Texas
Juneteenth events celebrate the end of slavery in the United States
Juneteenth holiday events across the nation celebrate and memorialize June 19 in 1865, when 250,000 slaves in Texas were granted their freedom following the Civil War.
1 of 2 | Singer Gladys Knight performs during the Juneteenth Concert at the White House on June 10. Photo by Ting Shen/POOL/EPA-EFE
June 19 (UPI) -- Juneteenth holiday events across the nation celebrate and memorialize June 19 in 1865, when 250,000 s... [4196 chars]