A new book finds that Galveston's business and political elite undermined the promise of "absolute equality" that we ...

For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...

This year's Juneteenth celebrations from Houston to Galveston and beyond could include rain and even storms. If you have ...

Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Former President Joe Biden was expected to attend the Juneteenth celebration on Galveston Island Thursday.

Reedy Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is often referred to as the Mother Church of Texas, a place where the ...

Former President Joe Biden is expected to attend the Juneteenth celebration at the historic African Methodist Episcopal ...

June 19, 1865—when Union General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Texas, two years after the Emancipation ...

For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or ...

One-hundred twenty people selected by the congregation of. Reedy Chapel AME will be pre-approved to enter the chapel, 2013 ...

From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...

If convicted, drug trafficking defendants face up to life in prison and multimillion-dollar fines. Money laundering charges carry up to 20 years, and firearms offenses up to 15 years.