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First Juneteenth celebration was held in Houston, Rice scholar says

Politics The Hill By Cora Neas 19 Jun 2026 16:25 1 min read
First Juneteenth celebration was held in Houston, Rice scholar says

Recently published research in the Journal of Texas History reveals that the first anniversary celebration to mark Juneteenth was held in Houston in 1866, not Galveston.

Recently published research in the Journal of Texas History reveals that the first anniversary celebration to mark Juneteenth was held in Houston in 1866, not Galveston.

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