Juneteenth commemorated in Galveston, Texas, where holiday began – Connect FM | Local News Radio

(GALVESTON, Texas) — Ahead of Juneteenth, Galveston, Texas, was recognized as being the original birthplace of the African American holiday. The City of Galveston hosted an event Friday that featured an unveiling of a new welcome sign along the highway to greet visitors who enter […]

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