Illinois House backs bill that would make Juneteenth an official state holiday after Senate passes its versionA bill that would make Juneteenth National Freedom Day the 13th official state holiday was unanimously approved by the Illinois House Friday, a day after the state Senate...chicagotribune.com
A New Art Installation In Galveston Will Tell The Full Story Of Juneteenth – Houston Public MediaFrom the Texas Standard:The rich, and often hard to believe story of Juneteenth is about to be immortalized in a new art installation opening in Galveston this June. Arti...houstonpublicmedia.org
New Art Venue In Galveston Will Commemorate Juneteenth (Feb. 1, 2021) – Houston Public MediaOn Monday’s show: We learn about Absolute Equality, a new art and storytelling space coming to Galveston tied to Juneteenth. And we offer you your monthly chance to vent ...houstonpublicmedia.org
Cook County becomes largest county to officially recognize Juneteenth as paid holiday for its employeeschicagotribune.com
‘It will be signed by a president’: Texas legislators discuss HR 7232 to make Juneteenth national holiday
'Sherman's Showcase' Creators on Bringing a Moment of Levity With Their 'Spectacular' Special (Exclusive)
Here are 12 socially-distanced Juneteenth celebrations you can attend in Texas, according to travel magazine
‘Spirit of the Confederacy’ statue removed from Sam Houston Park, to be relocated to Houston Museum of African-American Culture
Texas History: The story of Juneteenth in Houston and its significance to black communities across the US
LIST: Houston has 12 statues and paintings on display depicting Confederate leaders, the Civil War and slavery
2 confederate statues in Houston to be relocated from public parks in commemoration of Juneteenth, Turner says
