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Uvalde school shooting: Latest details on Robb Elementary shooting that killed 19 children, 2 teachers

The last week of classes at Robb Elementary School ended in terror when a gunman opened fire, killing 21 people on Tuesday.

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Uvalde school shooting: Latest details on Robb Elementary shooting that killed 19 children, 2 teachers

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Meet Texan Opal Lee, the 94-year-old dubbed ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’

Leading SA: San Antonio city manager hopes Juneteenth will help shed light on community inequities

San Antonio celebrates Juneteenth for the first time as a federal holiday

Records documenting enslaved people showcased in Bexar County for Juneteenth

WATCH: Juneteenth Celebration community panel Friday at 6 p.m. on KSAT.com

The 90-minute event will feature community leaders discussing the Juneteenth holiday and what it means to them personally, as well as the relevance to the organizations they run.

WATCH: Here's why we celebrate Juneteenth, and how it has evolved

This year marks the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth, the day enslaved Texans were officially proclaimed free, two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863.

San Antonio event organizers celebrate after President Biden makes Juneteenth a federal holiday

In your words: Here’s what you said Juneteenth means to you

Juneteenth is coming up, this weekend in fact -- and for those who might be unfamiliar, the holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

What to watch to celebrate Juneteenth

While many Americans have a vast array of knowledge about Juneteenth, others don’t know as much about the holiday and the history behind it.

Texas Republican Chip Roy says he voted against making Juneteenth a federal holiday because name ‘divides our nation’

The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.

5 ways to celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth, which takes place June 19 each year, is the name for the date in 1865 when Union soldiers freed the remaining slaves in Texas, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation.

The history behind Juneteenth you might not have known

Most of us are aware of Juneteenth, in that it exists, but there is so much history to know about the celebration.

Will Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Senate unanimously passes a bill, bringing it one step closer

It’s an occasion that’s recognized in most states and the District of Columbia, but it’s not as of yet a federal holiday.

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‘It points to the future’: Local nonprofit to raise awareness with upcoming Juneteenth event

San Antonio non-profit Black Freedom Factory is on a mission to cultivate racial equity across the city. The organization plans to hold an event Thursday known as the Future is Freedom: Juneteenth celebration.

Test your Juneteenth knowledge with this quiz

Did you realize that Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States?

‘Ode to Juneteenth’ at Witte Museum conveys compelling tale of freedom

“Ode to Juneteenth,” a freed slave’s story of celebration and hope, will be showcased by the Witte Museum on Freedom Day, June 9.

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in San Antonio

This year marks the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth, the day enslaved Texans were officially proclaimed free, two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863.

San Antonio baseball fundraiser, Night with The Missions, celebrates Juneteenth and raises health awareness

The connection between baseball and Juneteenth might seem thin at first, but the two are closely connected.

WATCH ON DEMAND: Juneteenth Town Hall

Trinity University History Professor Carey Latimore joined KSAT 12 anchors Isis Romero and Steve Spriester for the town hall. The trio discussed the origins of Juneteenth and how the day’s meaning and recognition have evolved and grown in recent years.

In your own words: What does Juneteenth mean to you?

Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved Black people learned they had been freed, is often celebrated by families across the nation -- with events including cookouts, parades or community festivals.

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Carey Latimore IV details the history of Juneteenth in Texas

Trinity University Associate Profesor and Historian Carey Latimore IV chronicles the history of Juneteenth as a holiday.

As seen on SA Live - Juneteenth - Freedom Friday, June 19, 2020

Happy Freedom Friday! Today on SA Live, the history behind Juneteenth and what it means in our community, Mike cracks wise with a (funny?) collection of his favorite dad jokes, we learn about Freedom Riders, plus a Texas Eats preview.

San Antonians celebrate Juneteenth with march on East Side

Local organizers planned a Juneteenth march and rally in San Antonio to commemorate when the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free in 1865.

KSAT Q&A: History of Juneteenth in the U.S.

WATCH: African American studies professor at Trinity University talks about relevancy of Juneteenth

KSAT12 anchor Steve Spriester interviews Dr. Carey Latimore of Trinity University about race relations in the United States and San Antonio, and the historical importance of Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery.

The history of Juneteenth, how San Antonio celebrates

The Emancipation Proclamation was made in 1863, but it wasn't until June 19th, 1865, that Union soldiers landed at Galveston with news that the enslaved were free. Now that day, Juneteenth, is a nationally celebration commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

SAACAM shares the story of Juneteenth + how San Antonio celebrates l SA Live l KSAT 12

Learn about the history behind why the US celebrates Juneteenth with the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum. Article on salive.com

Witte Museum brings back ‘Ode to Juneteenth’ play to rotation of theater performances

The Witte Museum on Friday announced that the play “Ode to Juneteenth” will be brought back as part of the Gallery Theater performances that will be shown this fall.

WATCH: 'Ode to Juneteenth' trailer

The Witte Museum on Friday announced that the play “Ode to Juneteenth” will be brought back as part of the Gallery Theater performances that will be shown this fall.

This year, Juneteenth takes on new meaning for black Texans, as push to make holiday with Texas roots goes national

Juneteenth, also known as “Black Independence Day” and "Texas Emancipation Day," has taken on additional meaning this year as Texans head into almost a month of protests against police violence and racial injustice following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Atatiana Jefferson and Mike Ramos at the hands of police.

Google joins nationwide celebration of Juneteenth

Juneteenth is capturing the attention of many across the nation and Google is also taking part in this year’s celebration.

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