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Spending the day in Elgin TX was filled with history, art and food. Soon the Texas town will have craft beer on a big scale.

The small Juneteenth museum in Galvestons Ashton Villa is actually packed with history about the citys Black community and the famous ordinance.

Somewhat like a medieval pilgrimage, two road trippers visited several hallowed places in South Texas.

Frederick Douglass explained how the enslaved navigated horrid conditions with song. His testimony serves as the backdrop of this Juneteenth series.

Amid a rise in conservative efforts opposed to teaching the lingering impacts of slavery and racism, the descendants of formerly enslaved people are using the Juneteenth holiday to educate younger generations.

Racist violence followed the 14 families that fled Bastrop County for St. John Colony in 1872.

Frederick Douglass explained how the enslaved navigated horrid conditions with song. His testimony serves as the backdrop of this Juneteenth series.

For Black Texans, Juneteenth is a long overdue celebration of freedom. However, the history of what happened after Juneteenth is unknown to many.

Frederick Douglass explained how the enslaved navigated horrid conditions with song. His testimony serves as the backdrop of this Juneteenth series.

Frederick Douglass explained how the enslaved navigated horrid conditions with song. His testimony serves as the backdrop of this Juneteenth series.