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Juneteenth
Thousands join Opal Lee for annual Juneteenth march in Fort Worth
Juneteenth
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?
Juneteenth
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.
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.
Juneteenth
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.
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.
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.
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
Opal Lee's family plans to break ground on National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth this fall
Dione Sims will serve as the founding executive director of the museum. The groundbreaking will happen in the fall of 2022 at East Rosedale and Evans Avenue.
Juneteenth
'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.
Juneteenth
94-year-old Texas 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' helped lead fight for federal holiday
Opal Lee is a lifelong activist who walked from her home in Fort Worth to Washington D.C. five years ago to campaign for a federal Juneteenth holiday.
Community
The history behind the holiday: 15 things you may not know about Juneteenth
One theory on why Texas slaves didn't learn they were free until 1865, was that the messenger sent to deliver the news was murdered.
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