‘A beacon of light’: National Juneteenth Museum secures land in Fort Worth
More than three years after a plan for a National Juneteenth Museum was hatched, developers have secured land in Fort Worth.
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Photos: In 1986, Opal Lee led Fort Worth’s first MLK march after it became federal holiday
15, 1986: Opal Lee ... Paul Moseley Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections Marion Brooks, a longtime Fort Worth civil rights activist and medical doctor ...
Fort Worth to decide fate of community center for new National Juneteenth Museum
The Fort Worth City Council will vote on demolishing the Southside Community Center to build the National Juneteenth Museum.
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The 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' pens open letter to Donald Trump with a special invitation
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth's Opal Lee ... I love to claim her for the city of Fort Worth. But the truth is, she's a national treasure." Lee's previous advocacy led to a historic moment ...
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THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM TO HONOR SARA BLAKELY, DR. OPAL LEE, SHIRLEY WELSH RYAN, AND MATTEL AT 2025 WOMEN MAKING HISTORY AWARDS GALA
She has received eight honorary doctorates, has been named 2021 Texan of the Year by the Dallas Morning News editorial board, the 2021 Unsung Hero of the Pandemic, Fort Worth Inc.'s 2022 Person of ...
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Fort Worth confirms plan to lease city property, contribute $15M for Juneteenth museum
Fort Worth council members agreed to lease a community center property and contribute millions if the museum breaks ground by ...
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National Women’s History Museum to honor Opal Lee, others.
Get essential daily news for the Fort Worth area. Sign up for insightful ... Known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” Dr. Opal Lee was present on June 17, 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the ...