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'I am so proud of you': Opal Lee joins hundreds in North Texas to celebrate Juneteenth

"If people can be taught to hate, they can be taught to love," Opal Lee said later in the afternoon when she spoke to the crowd.
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Residents enjoy celebrations across North Texas for first federal Juneteenth holiday

Festivals included musical performances, vendors, and family games.
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Opal Lee surrounded by hundreds for 2.5-mile walk to celebrate first annual federal Juneteenth holiday

With an umbrella over her head, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" celebrated June 19 becoming a federal holiday.
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'It's the same story, the wealthy eating up the poor': Residents in Dallas' Freedman's Town hope to prevent gentrification, displacement

The Tenth Street District is one of the only remaining intact Freedman's towns in the country. With surrounding redevelopment, residents fear displacement.
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Residents in Dallas' Freedman's Town hope to prevent gentrification, displacement

The Tenth Street District is one of the only remaining intact Freedman's towns in the country. With surrounding redevelopment, residents fear displacement.
Black History

'We are living in a perpetual Juneteenth': It's a day to celebrate the end of slavery, but there's still work to be done

“Freedom is an aspirational goal if you’re African American,” Ed Gray said. “It’s something you aspire to be.”
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The history of Juneteenth

Here's the history behind the June 19 holiday.
Black History

'Racism is probably one of the biggest issues in Dallas': TRHT director on city's history, how to move forward

"Racial healing is the process of humanizing us," Jerry Hawkins said. "Recognizing the humanity in all of us."
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Meet 'Mr. Civil Rights' of Texas, who helped desegregate Dallas

A. Maceo Smith fought against school segregation in the Sweatt v. Painter lawsuit, a case that paved the way for Brown v. Board of Education.
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'Mr. Civil Rights': Texas native Antonio Maceo Smith helped paved the way to desegregate Dallas

A. Maceo Smith fought against school segregation in the Sweatt v. Painter lawsuit, a case that paved the way for Brown v. Board of Education.
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From Atlanta, Texas to 'barnstorming' in the sky, meet the first Black woman pilot

Bessie Coleman became the first Black woman to hold a pilot license. Even though she died at an early age, the important impact she left behind is unquestioned.

‘I’d be dumb not to pursue her’: Surprising love connection leads to Little Wish for selfless North Texan

Micah Parsons entire family moved to Dallas to support him in his football career

Are you ready for rain and cooler temperatures? They're coming this week!

Rain and cooler temperatures move in this week

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VERIFY: No, Critical Race Theory bans do not prohibit Juneteenth lessons

'I am so proud of you': Opal Lee joins hundreds in North Texas to celebrate Juneteenth

Residents enjoy celebrations across North Texas for first federal Juneteenth holiday

Opal Lee surrounded by hundreds for 2.5-mile walk to celebrate first annual federal Juneteenth holiday

'It's the same story, the wealthy eating up the poor': Residents in Dallas' Freedman's Town hope to prevent gentrification, displacement

Residents in Dallas' Freedman's Town hope to prevent gentrification, displacement

'We are living in a perpetual Juneteenth': It's a day to celebrate the end of slavery, but there's still work to be done

The history of Juneteenth

'Racism is probably one of the biggest issues in Dallas': TRHT director on city's history, how to move forward

Meet 'Mr. Civil Rights' of Texas, who helped desegregate Dallas

'Mr. Civil Rights': Texas native Antonio Maceo Smith helped paved the way to desegregate Dallas

From Atlanta, Texas to 'barnstorming' in the sky, meet the first Black woman pilot

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