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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, and Galveston celebrated their rich history at the very place it began. The private celebration was held at the historic Ashton Villa in Galveston. Galveston is known as the ‘birthplace of Juneteenth,’ when the federal troops arrived on the island to announce and enforce the emancipation of the slaves. The …

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