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Juneteenth
Demolition begins at site of future National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth
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.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth 1865-2022: The Pursuit of Economic Equality
KHOU 11's second Juneteenth documentary, "Juneteenth: The Pursuit of Economic Equality," highlights the lasting financial impact of Juneteenth on Black Americans.
Local News
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.
Local News
'Keep going': She didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize. But civil rights icon Opal Lee isn't slowing down
For decades, she has been a leader for civil rights, a fundraiser for local nonprofits and an advocate for raising national awareness for Juneteenth.
Features
The Grandmother of Juneteenth could become a Nobel Peace Prize recipient on Friday. Here's what we know so far
Fort Worth's own Opal Lee is one of hundreds that've been nominated. The Peace Prize recipients will be announced on Friday, Ms. Lee's 96th birthday.
Juneteenth
What the new National Juneteenth Museum will look like
Fort Worth city leaders have pledged millions to the museum.
Juneteenth
Fort Worth to pay $15M toward Juneteenth museum
The city council unanimously approved a resolution to help fund a Juneteenth museum in Fort Worth.
Juneteenth
Texas family of former slave reunited over a century later
Hawkins Wilson was looking for his family after he was separated from them in Virginia. Over 100 years later, his descendants continued what he started.
Juneteenth
Hundreds join civil rights icon Opal Lee for annual Juneteenth Freedom Walk
Opal Lee, often called the "grandmother of Juneteenth" was at the front of the 2.5-mile long march this year in Fort Worth.
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.
Juneteenth
Hundreds join civil rights icon Opal Lee for annual Juneteenth Freedom Walk
Opal Lee, often called the "grandmother of Juneteenth" was at the front of the 2.5-mile long march this year in Fort Worth.
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.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth 1865-2022: The Pursuit of Economic Equality
KHOU 11's second Juneteenth documentary, "Juneteenth: The Pursuit of Economic Equality," highlights the lasting financial impact of Juneteenth on Black Americans.
Local News
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.
Local News
'Keep going': She didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize. But civil rights icon Opal Lee isn't slowing down
For decades, she has been a leader for civil rights, a fundraiser for local nonprofits and an advocate for raising national awareness for Juneteenth.
Features
The Grandmother of Juneteenth could become a Nobel Peace Prize recipient on Friday. Here's what we know so far
Fort Worth's own Opal Lee is one of hundreds that've been nominated. The Peace Prize recipients will be announced on Friday, Ms. Lee's 96th birthday.
Juneteenth
What the new National Juneteenth Museum will look like
Fort Worth city leaders have pledged millions to the museum.
Juneteenth
Fort Worth to pay $15M toward Juneteenth museum
The city council unanimously approved a resolution to help fund a Juneteenth museum in Fort Worth.
Juneteenth
Texas family of former slave reunited over a century later
Hawkins Wilson was looking for his family after he was separated from them in Virginia. Over 100 years later, his descendants continued what he started.
Juneteenth
Hundreds join civil rights icon Opal Lee for annual Juneteenth Freedom Walk
Opal Lee, often called the "grandmother of Juneteenth" was at the front of the 2.5-mile long march this year in Fort Worth.
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.
Juneteenth
Hundreds join civil rights icon Opal Lee for annual Juneteenth Freedom Walk
Opal Lee, often called the "grandmother of Juneteenth" was at the front of the 2.5-mile long march this year in Fort Worth.
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