Juneteenth Legacy Project

It was great to have Corina Torralba & Dr. Juan Manuel Galván Rodríguez here on Galveston Island at the Rosenberg Library yesterday.

1850 Census record vs 1860 census record

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/nia-cultural-center-juneteenth-legacy-headquarters-galveston-tx/

This Galveston museum tells the Juneteenth story where it began The Nia Cultural Center also showcases broader African American history and features ongoing cultural events.

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https://am.tsha.events/sessions/juneteenth-2025/

160th Anniversary of Juneteenth – TSHA Annual Meeting 2025 commemorates the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth’s historic milestone. Explore the journey from local tradition to national recognition in a captivating conversation featuring the esteemed Opal Lee, alongside renowned historians Ed Cotham and Samuel Collins III. Join us as we delve into the s...