Juneteenth is often described as the day “slavery ended in Texas,” but the truth behind it tells a deeper, more sobering story - one that includes deception, delay, and a hard-won arrival of justice.

The annual event that draws thousands is held in collaboration between four cities in the southern sector of Dallas County.

Opal's Walk for Freedom​ takes place on June 19 in Fort Worth. Lee still plans to participate in the walk, her granddaughter said.

On Jan. 1, 1863, nearly two years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of “all persons held as slaves” in the still rebellious states of the Confederacy. But it didn’t mean immediate freedom.

Local events are planned for the June 19 holiday and during the days before and after. Some are free and open to the public, while others are ticketed events.

Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery in the United States. This commemoration highlights the late announcement of freedom in Galveston, Texas, two years following the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War's conclusion.

The federal holiday, celebrated on June 19, is embraced as a nationwide celebration of Black history. Here’s how and where to partake.

In honor of Juneteenth and Black Music Month, the Third Ward Cultural District will be offering a bus tour of the Third Ward.

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.

Juneteenth celebrations are set to take place this month across Maryland's Lower Shore. Festivities will feature parades, peace walks, music and more.

For the first time, the Corpus Christi chapter of the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education will host a three-day Juneteenth Festival starting June 20. The free event will take place at Water's Edge Park in downtown Corpus Christi.