Informing, Inspiring, Connecting Informing, Inspiring, Connecting
Informing, Inspiring, Connecting Informing, Inspiring, Connecting
African Community News

Texas Observes Juneteenth

June 26, 20260
Share

Texas Observes JuneteenthJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19, is the name given to Emancipation Day by African Americans in Texas. On that day in 1865 Union Major-General Gordon Granger read General Order No. 3 to the people of Galveston. It stated: Read More

Share
Related Articles
Meet Cherice Williams of National Black MBA Association DFW Chapter
African Community News

Meet Cherice Williams of National Black MBA Association DFW Chapter

Today we’d like to introduce you to Cherice Williams. So, before we...

June 26, 2026
African American Museum hosts 37th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo
African Community News

African American Museum hosts 37th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo

The 37th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo will take place on July 25th...

June 22, 2026
Juneteenth celebration held at Texas African American Museum
African Community News

Juneteenth celebration held at Texas African American Museum

Local. Experienced. Trusted. Read More

June 20, 2026
‘Oxtail King’ headlines Texas African American Museum Juneteenth celebration in Tyler
African Community News

‘Oxtail King’ headlines Texas African American Museum Juneteenth celebration in Tyler

The smell of smoke is already filling MLK Street in north Tyler. Read...

June 19, 2026

►
Necessary cookies enable essential site features like secure log-ins and consent preference adjustments. They do not store personal data.
None
►
Functional cookies support features like content sharing on social media, collecting feedback, and enabling third-party tools.
None
►
Analytical cookies track visitor interactions, providing insights on metrics like visitor count, bounce rate, and traffic sources.
None
►
Advertisement cookies deliver personalized ads based on your previous visits and analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
None