NBC 5 will livestream the two-hour Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, at 10:00 a.m. MORE INFO ➡️
The “grandmother of Juneteenth,” Lee, is a retired teacher, counselor, and activist in the movement to make Juneteenth an official federal holiday, which finally occurred on June 17, 2021.
The effort for federal recognition of Juneteenth took more than four decades and was accomplished in no small part due to the effort of Fort Worth’s own Opal Lee. Known affectionately as “The Grandmother of Juneteenth,” Lee made national recognition of the state holiday her life’s work. Continuing her mission to educate others, Lee will walk 2.5 miles through the city of Fort Worth, starting at Evans Avenue Plaza and ending at the new Fort Worth City Hall building, with special interviews taking place along the route, as well as a video highlighting significant milestones and historical content.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Dozens Walk On Hot Coals And Get Burned In SwitzerlandThirteen were hospitalized, police said.
Baca lebih lajut »
Confusion as Jan. 6 committee members walk back ruling out criminal referralsThe Jan. 6 committee on Monday ruled out a Trump criminal referral 'If the Department of Justice looks at it and assumes that there's something that needs further review. I'm sure they'll do it,' Chairman BennieGThompson says
Baca lebih lajut »
TooFab's Week In Celebrity Photos: June 12 - 18Travis Barker hit the red carpet with kids Landon and Alabama for son's new boohooMAN collaboration (via toofab)
Baca lebih lajut »
Mom of US serviceman missing in Ukraine tearfully recalls his cryptic warningLois Drueke told NBC News that she last communicated with son Alexander Drueke, 39, last Wednesday.
Baca lebih lajut »
Lake County early voting expands to 18 sites for June primaryEarly voting expanded this week to 18 locations throughout Lake County from just one in downtown Waukegan, giving voters a variety of opportunities to vote ahead of the June 28 primary where major party nominees will be chosen for the Nov. 8 general election.
Baca lebih lajut »
Your Turn, June 15: Speak up about gun safety.Read the Express-News letters to the editor for June 15.
Baca lebih lajut »