Juneteenth

Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ to be inducted into Texas Women’s Hall of Fame

Support these Black-owned restaurants in the Houston area this Juneteenth

Discovering Juneteenth in Mexico and how it’s celebrated in the small village Nacimiento de los Negros

Discovering Juneteenth in Mexico

Juneteenth has been observed in Texas for 158 years, but many people do not know it's also been celebrated in a small village in Mexico for nearly as long.

‘Forgotten Black Towns of Houston’: Viral series sheds light on historic communities of color across the city

Houston is rich in Black culture and one local influencer is making sure its historic sites built by influential African Americans are not forgotten.

Juneteenth celebrated in small village in Mexico

Many people do not know Juneteenth has its own unique history in a small village in Mexico.

Hundreds of people pack Avenida Houston for Juneteenth event

On Sunday, hundreds of people headed out to Discovery Green to celebrate Juneteenth.

Juneteenth celebration in Mexico, critical race theory discussion, accessible healthcare, and more on Houston Newsmakers

KPRC 2′s Keith Garvin tells us about a group of Mexican people who have celebrated Juneteenth for several years.

The history behind Juneteenth you might not have known

Most of us are aware of Juneteenth, in that it exists, but there is so much history to know about the celebration.

Celebrate Freedom: KPRC 2 hosts Juneteenth event filled with music, food and FUN!

At this year’s KPRC 2 Juneteenth Celebration, employees were able to enjoy some fun-filled activities while also celebrating freedom this Thursday.

Galveston unveils welcome road sign signifying city as ‘the birthplace of Juneteenth’

Galveston officials installed and unveiled a road sign Friday that signifies the city of the "birthplace of Juneteenth."

Juneteenth Run/Walk and Music Festival happening this weekend

Celebrate the richness of the Black culture and communities across the Houston area on June 10 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Emancipation Park located at 3018 Emancipation Avenue.

Emancipation Park Juneteenth 2023 Celebration

Saturday, Houston’s Emancipation Park Conservancy is welcoming everyone to their annual Juneteenth celebration. It kicks off with a Freedom Walk at 7am and ends with a concert. Today at 1pm on Houston Life, Melanie Camp is out at Emancipation Park in the Third Ward to tell us more about this fun event.

2 refreshing cocktails for your Juneteenth Celebration

Toast to freedom! If you’re looking for beverage ideas for your Juneteenth gathering this weekend, we’ve got you covered! See the recipes here:

Juneteenth Celebration at Children’s Museum Houston

Children’s Museum Houston is celebrating Juneteenth with three days of poetry and live performances from June 17 to 19.

The Story Behind Juneteenth

Texas Southern University professor Dr. Karen Kossie-Chernyshev explains the history of Juneteenth.

BLCK Market Houston hosting 4th annual Juneteenth Celebration

Celebrate Juneteenth this weekend with the largest gathering of black-owned businesses in Houston

Emancipation Park Conservancy

Juneteenth events at Emancipation Park

Celebrate Juneteenth at Emancipation Park

Emancipation Park to host free family activities to celebrate Juneteenth.

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Houston and Galveston this year

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the enforced end of slavery in Galveston on June 19, 1865.

QUIZ: Let’s Celebrate Freedom! How many facts do you know about Juneteenth?

Let's test your skills!

Meet the official Grand Marshal for the Juneteenth Parade in Galveston

Galveston artist Tanya Nolan charts on Billboard

Houston comedy legends are bringing the laughs to Galveston, for Juneteenth Comedy Festival

This Saturday, two Houston comedy legends are bringing the laughs down to Galveston, the birthplace of Juneteenth, to commemorate the holiday and its legacy. It's the first annual Juneteenth comedy festival and will be headlined by Billy D. Washington and Rodney Bigham who are joining us on Houston Life with details on this special event.

Observe Juneteenth by donating to these historical African American sites preserving history in Houston

In honor of Juneteenth, here are some options for how you can observe the holiday by making monetary donations to some very historical places in the Houston area that could use your support.

New Juneteenth Exhibit coming to Houston

The Houston Informer Foundation talks with Zach Lashway about a new exhibit showcasing our community.

'Celebrate Freedom Family Fun Day' this weekend

Emancipation Park Conservancy is kicking off its annual Juneteenth festivities this weekend with the Celebrate Freedom Family Fun Day.

Galveston to unveil welcome sign recognizing city as the birthplace of Juneteenth

The City of Galveston will unveil a new signage that will recognize its place as the birthplace of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth Playlist: A curated list of tunes you need ahead of Freedom Day

In the spirit of Juneteenth, a holiday that is now celebrated throughout the entire United States, not just Texas, KPRC 2 has curated a playlist that will be perfect for any vibe. Rather you’re throwing something on the grill or sitting at home, this playlist will set the tone for the day. We hope you enjoy!

LIST: Black-owned businesses in Houston to support this Juneteenth

On Juneteenth of this year, Houstonians will have several opportunities to Buy Black.

Houston Rockets to hold Day of Service in Freedmen’s Town in celebration of Juneteenth

In appreciation of Juneteenth, the Houston Rockets and the Toyota Center will hold a company-wide Day of Service at Freedmen’s Town on Friday.

‘Island of Color’ provides a history of African-Americans in Galveston