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The Grandmother of Juneteenth sends special plea to Fort Worth residents to show up for her 'Walk for Freedom' in Dallas

"Please, Fort Worth, don't embarrass me by not going. I expect to see you," Ms. Opal Lee said after the event was moved from Fort Worth to Fair Park in Dallas.
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Juneteenth | Sharing the holiday's significance and celebrating freedom

Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
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Juneteenth 1865-2024: A Legacy of Song

Many would argue the sounds of Africa influence every genre of music. This is the evolution of America's sound and its influence on culture.
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'The Grandmother of Juneteenth' honored in San Antonio

Opal Lee is widely credited for helping make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The 96-year-old activist was in San Antonio Sunday.
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Legacy Lives Here: The National Juneteenth Museum

A look at the coming museum, as envisioned by the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal Lee. Plus: How will it transform Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood?
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Juneteenth 1865-2023: Freedom to learn

Juneteenth 2023 dives into education before, during and after slavery; the creation of HBCUs, its significance, and how Juneteenth is being taught today.
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Juneteenth: Sharing the significance and celebrating freedom

Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
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Juneteenth: The history, importance and how to celebrate

A look at the history and origin of the federal holiday Juneteenth, as well as discussing Black pride and how to mark the holiday.
Texas News

The 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' civil rights icon Opal Lee honored with portrait at Texas Senate

The recognition signifies her continuous efforts in the community and helping lead the movement that resulted in Juneteenth becoming a national holiday.
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Original Juneteenth museum burns in overnight blaze

The building was home to the original Juneteenth Museum for close to 20 years and was run by Miss Opal Lee.
Nation World

Juneteenth is today: Here's its 150-year history

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863 -- but a quarter of a million people in Texas were enslaved for years longer.