Juneteenth Celebrations Across U.S. Honor End of Slavery
- Juneteenth will be celebrated across the U.S. on June 19 with various events.
- Galveston, Texas is considered the birthplace of Juneteenth, commemorating when enslaved people in Texas were freed in 1865.
- Martha's Vineyard, Mass. will host a cultural festival with music, discussions, and a special church service.
- Cleveland will hold a freedom festival with performances highlighting African American arts and culture.
- Hampton Roads, Va. will have an educational festival and a freedom day festival in Portsmouth.
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