Ashton Villa celebrations different this Juneteenth under COVID-19 restrictions
Doug Matthews, chairman of the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historial Commission outlines the plans for the 2020 Juneteenth celebration. While the annual Ashton Villa breakfast has been cancelled more than 1,000 meals will be distributed to seniors on the island and a special memorial for Al Edwards will be held.
Doug Matthews, chairman of the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historial Commission outlines the plans for the 2020 Juneteenth celebration. While the annual Ashton Villa breakfast has been cancelled more than 1,000 meals will be distributed to seniors on the island and a special memorial for Al Edwards will be held.
The Freedom Tree in Missouri City
.It is told that it was at this live oak tree in Missouri City where slaves on the Palmer plantation period that their lives had changed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation. Melissa Wilson shares the story of the Freedom Tree throughout the years.
.It is told that it was at this live oak tree in Missouri City where slaves on the Palmer plantation period that their lives had changed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation. Melissa Wilson shares the story of the Freedom Tree throughout the years.
New film released "Miss Juneteenth"
Hollywood is celebrating Juneteenth with the film ?Miss Juneteenth.? Set in Texas the film also stars two actors from the Lone Star state and Backstage OL.com's Dave Morales spoke with both of them only for FOX.
Hollywood is celebrating Juneteenth with the film ?Miss Juneteenth.? Set in Texas the film also stars two actors from the Lone Star state and Backstage OL.com's Dave Morales spoke with both of them only for FOX.
Juneteenth started on Galveston Island
It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires share the island's significance on this day.
It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires share the island's significance on this day.
The Freedom Tree in Missouri City
.It is told that it was at this live oak tree in Missouri City where slaves on the Palmer plantation period that their lives had changed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation. Melissa Wilson shares the story of the Freedom Tree throughout the years.
.It is told that it was at this live oak tree in Missouri City where slaves on the Palmer plantation period that their lives had changed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation. Melissa Wilson shares the story of the Freedom Tree throughout the years.
Emancipation Park 2020 virtual Juneteenth celebration
Sally MacDonald talks with Lucy Bremond the Executive Director of the Emancipation Park Conservancy about this year's virtual Juneteenth celebration.
Sally MacDonald talks with Lucy Bremond the Executive Director of the Emancipation Park Conservancy about this year's virtual Juneteenth celebration.
The NFL is making Juneteenth an official League holiday
Nate Griffin talks with Jason Glenn, current head coach at Klein Oak High School and former NFL linebacker about the importance of the NFL and individual teams recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday. .
Nate Griffin talks with Jason Glenn, current head coach at Klein Oak High School and former NFL linebacker about the importance of the NFL and individual teams recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday. .
Bayou City Buzz: Gulf Coast Juneteenth at Miller Outdoor Theatre
FOX 26: The News Edge at 10 p.m.
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