Why is Black History Month in February? History, theme and how to celebrate in Texas
While Black History Month is commemorated in February, celebrating and learning more about the history doesn't have to stop ...
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Opal Lee, ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’ has a message for President Donald Trump
Grandmother of Juneteenth Opal Lee is photographed in her new Fort Worth home office, January 15, 2025. Lee was named the 2021 "Texan of the Year" by The Dallas Morning News. In 2024, she was awarded ...
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The 14 Best Places to Celebrate Juneteenth
Dallas will be hosting the 50th anniversary of the Juneteenth Festival on June 15. Attendees can participate in a 4K freedom walk, peruse an array of vendors and enjoy family-friendly activities.
Opal Lee responds to DEI Executive Order, pens open letter to president
The “Grandmother of Juneteenth” urges Trump to reconsider his executive order pausing DEI observances, including Black ...
The 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' pens open letter to Donald Trump with a special invitation
"She's been making things happen her whole life. She's just an extraordinary person in just every way," TCU Professor James ...
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"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee calls for unity in letter to President Trump on ...
FORT WORTH – Opal Lee, affectionately known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," sent a heartfelt letter to President Donald Trump on his inauguration day, which coincided with the nation's ...
Opal Lee marked her 98th birthday by seeing the interior design of the Juneteenth Museum
Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” celebrated her 98th birthday Thursday night and got a glimpse of the interior of the forthcoming National Juneteenth Museum with the unveiling of ...