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Opal Lee travels to Japan to share story of Juneteenth
FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth· 2 days agoFort Worth resident Opal Lee traveled to Japan this week to discuss her journey to make Juneteenth a...
Opal Lee, ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’ receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 5 days agoOpal Lee, the 97-year-old “grandmother” of Juneteenth, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters...
Juneteenth celebration may move from Point State Park over issues funding police required for event
WPXI via Yahoo News· 2 days agoEarlier this month, Channel 11 News shared that William Marshall’s annual Juneteenth celebration would be happening at Point State Park, but now with new security requirements, he may have to move the event.
Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration organizer questions city's RFP process
WTAE Pittsburgh· 6 days agoThe organizer of the long-running Juneteenth event in downtown Pittsburgh is calling for an...
Sunshine Skyway Bridge not displaying rainbow colors for Pride this year. Here's why.
WTSP-TV Tampa· 3 days agoThis summer, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge will not recognize a handful of awareness events, including...
Marshall native, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' gets Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Marshall News Messenger· 5 days agoPresident Joe Biden on May 3 bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including...
New Bern's 12-day Juneteenth celebration to feature art, health day, and parade
News Channel 12 New Bern· 2 days agoA 12-day celebration in New Bern will honor the struggles and contributions of African Americans. ...
When is Memorial Day 2024? What's open/closed and why we celebrate the federal holiday.
Democrat and Chronicle via Yahoo News· 4 days agoMost restaurants will be open. For stores and restaurants, hours can vary so to be on the safe side...
Looking for summer fun? Check out these 16 outdoor festivals in the Peoria area
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoActivities will include a carnival, country store, car show, parade, live entertainment and a...
Fourth Annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert to Return This Summer
Broadway World· 4 days agoThe Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative will present the return of Broadway Celebrates ...