Round Rock police say they have arrested a teenager in connection with the shooting at a Juneteenth celebration that killed two women and injured up to 14 others. Thursday morning, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said a fugitive task force in Pflugerville arrested Ricky Thompson III, 17, around 7:30 a.m. and he was being … Read more
The first-ever Juneteenth Honor Flight took place in Washington, D.C., celebrating African American men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces throughout history. Veterans who served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam were honored at the nation’s capitol on Juneteenth. “It’s exceptional because I haven’t really been exposed to … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Thousands of family names adorn the imposing monument, representing more than 4 million slaves freed after the Civil War. The Equal Justice Initiative, a criminal justice reform nonprofit, invoked Juneteenth holidays – the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States – dedicated its National Monument to Liberty … Read more
At least two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting during a Juneteenth celebration at a Round Rock, Texas, park Saturday night, police said. An altercation broke out between two groups at the event at Old Settlers Park, and “someone pulled out a gun and started shooting,” Round Rock Police Chief Allen … Read more
The president appeared to stop moving completely for almost a minute. This moment came after an article questioned Biden’s brain power. President Joe Biden sparked concern Monday night when he appeared to freeze for nearly a minute before his speech became incomprehensible during a lively Juneteenth celebration at the White House. At next week’s pre-National … Read more