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Galveston Bay's oyster industry is facing a literal disaster
Houston Chronicle· 6 days ago"The extensive freshwater influx and resulting low salinity have devastated our oyster beds, with...
Malverne schools' Juneteenth Jubilee commemorates 'the story of our history'
Newsday· 4 days agoJuneteenth marks when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865 — two months...
Washington’s Juneteenth celebration draws community, inspires youth
Observer-Reporter· 3 hours agoMembers of the Washington community gathered Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth at LeMoyne Community...
Essay winners: Juneteenth lets us remember nation's past while striving for better future
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoTheir essays are below. Juneteenth is chance to acknowledge both legacy and unfinished work It is...
Juneteenth 2024: Your guide to celebrations in DC, Maryland and Virginia - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 2 days agoOn Wednesday, June 19, the United States will observe Juneteenth. A little history: In 1865, a Union...
ABC13 obtains Galveston city manager's memo shedding light on investigation into Park Board worker
ABC13 Houston· 5 days agoABC13 obtained new documents showing that the Galveston police chief fears a park board worker's...
'To celebrate the struggle': Neighbors come out to enjoy the Juneteenth Parade
KMTV 3 News Now Omaha· 8 hours agoNeighbors born and raised in Omaha share the reason they look forward to the annual Juneteenth...
Seattle-area organizations hold weekend Juneteenth events honoring historic holiday
KCPQ via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe Juneteenth event honored the freeing of the last of the slaves in Galveston, Texas, in 1865. "It’s American history, not just African American history ...
Amid drownings, Galveston beach patrol: 'Best we can do is chaos'
Houston Chronicle· 6 days agoThe number of drownings off Galveston Island is up to four so far this year after another deadly...
Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with parade and festival: "We've come a long way"
CBS News· 7 hours agoThe city of Philadelphia celebrated Juneteenth with a parade and festival Sunday. Philadelphia Mayor...