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 ...

The National Juneteenth Museum, expected to be completed in 2029, will house world’s largest collection of African American ...

Obama got to honor Lee hours after she witnessed groundbreaking on the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Opal Lee celebrated her 100th birthday Wednesday ...

Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," helped make it a federal holiday and remains hopeful about America's future. Juneteenth is not just a Black holiday but an American story about the ongoing ...

Opal Lee has received Presidential Medal of Freedom, a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize and a Barbie doll in her her likeness. Now, the civil rights leader is turning 100.

Those who observe and celebrate Juneteenth were afforded a plethora of programs, parties, and poignant exhibitions in Washington, D.C., on June 19 – commemorating the day in 1865 when more than ...

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

The gift by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will have both immediate and lasting impact. Let’s hope it ...

As Juneteenth celebrates freedom, equity, and the reflection of history, the WNBA and its franchises continue to leverage their platforms to drive meaningful community impact. At the heart of this ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — In honor of Juneteenth, Ward 7 will come together to celebrate the African American culture and history with a parade and freedom walk. Opal’s Walk For Freedom happens each ...

Juneteenth is particularly Texan, with roots in Galveston in 1865. Texas recognized Juneteenth as an official state holiday in 1980. The annual event that draws thousands is held in collaboration ...