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Juneteenth marks freedom in Galveston, featuring local events and statements by Opal Lee.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jun 19

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What happened

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Galveston Opal Lee

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Galveston
city in and county seat of Galveston County, Texas, United States; port and coastal city
- Celebrations are being held in Austin, while Juneteenth commemorates events in Galveston.Mon 07:59
- Storm impacts are being felt across Southeast Texas, including Galveston, which is currently under storm warnings and facing flooding.Mon 05:53
Opal Lee
African-American retired teacher, counselor, and activist

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Juneteenth commemorations and celebrations were held in New Orleans, referencing events in Galveston.Jun 11

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Jun 19abcnews.com