'Juneteenth: The Pursuit of Economic Equality'

GALVESTON, Texas — June 19, 1865. A date that now rings loud across our nation, but specifically in Galveston, Texas. On that day, soldiers made th...

June 11, 2022
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GALVESTON, Texas — June 19, 1865. A date that now rings loud across our nation, but specifically in Galveston, Texas. On that day, soldiers made their way to the small island and went to several locations to tell slaves they were free. This came two years after then-President Abraham Lincoln announced slavery had ended in the U.S. KHOU 11 will be airing a special documentary, titled "Juneteenth: The Pursuit of Economic Equality," which highlights the lasting impact of Juneteenth on Black Americans.