Opal Lee has received Presidential Medal of Freedom, a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize and a Barbie doll in her her ...

From a 1939 mob attack on her family home to a White House honor, here's a look at how Lee gained international fame.

For Dr. Opal Lee, chances are she would outdo most of us. The Fort Worth icon known around the world as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" is celebrating her 100th birthday on Oct. 7. And she is doing it ...

As she celebrates her 100th birthday and construction begins on the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth, Dr. Opal Lee reflects on the history she lived, the fight to make Juneteenth a federal ...

In this lesson, students will explore and discuss the history and context around the Juneteenth holiday in the United States. Topics explored will include the Civil War, the limitations of the ...

Former President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday at a historic Black church in Texas, calling for Americans to come together to push the country forward. “I don’t come here today to only ...

Opal's Walk for Freedom starts at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, beginning at the African American Museum of Dallas at 3536 Grand Ave. The Grandmother of Juneteenth – who lost her house on the same lot to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Simone E. Morris reports on inclusive leadership for the workplace. Jun 19, 2025, 12:44pm EDT Juneteenth falls on June 19 and has ...

According to state statute, Pittman's replacement must come from the same party. The Cabarrus County Republican Party's Executive Committee has 30 days from Sept. 30 (Friday, October 30, at 5 p.m.) to ...