New film released "Miss Juneteenth"
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. .

The Freedom Tree in Missouri City
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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.

Ashton Villa celebrations different this Juneteenth under COVID-19 restrictions
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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.

Target, U.S. Bank, Best Buy to observe Juneteenth holiday

Target, U.S. Bank, Best Buy to observe Juneteenth holiday

Minnesota-based companies Target, U.S. Bank, and Best Buy are both officially recognizing Juneteenth as a company holiday.

Minnesota-based companies Target, U.S. Bank, and Best Buy are both officially recognizing Juneteenth as a company holiday.

Trump reschedules campaign rally after Juneteenth uproar

Trump reschedules campaign rally after Juneteenth uproar

“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”

“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”

President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm

President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm

The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.

The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.

Trump honors war dead in events colored by pandemic's threat

Trump honors war dead in events colored by pandemic's threat

President Donald Trump honored America’s war dead Monday in back-to-back Memorial Day appearances colored by an epic struggle off the battlefield, against the coronavirus.

President Donald Trump honored America’s war dead Monday in back-to-back Memorial Day appearances colored by an epic struggle off the battlefield, against the coronavirus.