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Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, reflects on life of activism, community
Dallas Morning News· 2 days agoAn intimate crowd gathered at Southern Methodist University on Thursday to hear from Opal Lee, known...
Opal Lee receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU
NBC Dallas Fort Worth· 11 hours agoDr. Opal Lee, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University at the University’s May 11 commencement ceremony.
Marshall native, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' gets Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Marshall News Messenger· 17 hours agoPresident Joe Biden on May 3 bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including...
Juneteenth icon Opal Lee receives SMU honorary doctorate
WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth· 2 days agoCivil rights icon Opal Lee received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from SMU at the university’s May 11 commencement ceremony.
Oldest Juneteenth Organization Acknowledges White House for Recognizing Representative Al Edwards...
Digital Journal· 5 days agoEdwards added, "As we celebrate this day, let us remember Al Edwards and the enduring legacy of his dedication to justice, freedom, and equality for all. We also share our heartfelt appreciation ...
50 Juneteenth Quotes to Celebrate Black Culture, History and Freedom
PureWow via AOL· 4 days agoOn June 19, 1865, Texas became the last state to finally enforce the law. Since then, Juneteenth is...
South Dallas community outraged by removal of civil rights icon S.M. Wright freeway signs
WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth· 1 day agoResidents in South Dallas expressed their discontent with city leaders on Wednesday that signs...
Michelle Yeoh receives 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom Award
ClutchPoints· 7 days agoPresident Joe Biden announced on Friday the 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with...
Biden Awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 Others
Skanner· 6 days agoPresident Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, prominent political leaders such as former ...
Columbia University president's 'impossible situation'
Fortune· 7 days agoAs part of the issue, the Spectator ran a poll of Columbia students, faculty, and staff. Among the questions: Should Columbia’s president resign? Minouche Shafik became president of Columbia ...