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Juneteenth
Oak Grove Baptist Church in Elgin honors Juneteenth with celebration
Juneteenth
Legacy Lives Here: The National Juneteenth Museum
A look at the coming museum, as envisioned by the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal Lee. Plus: How will it transform Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood?
Juneteenth
Rainy forecast forces cancellation of Juneteenth parade, community celebrations persist
Inclement weather forces cancellation of Columbia's Juneteenth parade, but organizers urge residents to participate in other events.
Juneteenth
Rainy forecast forces cancellation of Juneteenth parade, community celebrations persist
Inclement weather forces cancellation of Columbia's Juneteenth parade, but organizers urge residents to participate in other events.
Juneteenth
Columbia comes together to celebrate Juneteenth, reflect on historical significance at Segra Park
The community unites at Segra Park to honor the historical significance of Juneteenth through a vibrant celebration of music, entertainment, and food.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth: Sharing the significance and celebrating freedom
Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
Food
Chef Richard Conklin joins News19's Foodie Friday to celebrate Soul Food Month
Chef Conklin, with Esther's Soul Food + Kitchen in Columbia, prepared fried chicken, mac-n-cheese and collard greens while talking about the origins of soul food
Juneteenth
Juneteenth 1865-2022: The Pursuit of Economic Equality
KHOU 11's second Juneteenth documentary, "Juneteenth: The Pursuit of Economic Equality," highlights the lasting financial impact of Juneteenth on Black Americans.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth: The history, importance and how to celebrate
A look at the history and origin of the federal holiday Juneteenth, as well as discussing Black pride and how to mark the holiday.
Juneteenth
Opal Lee, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' receives honorary doctorate at University of North Texas
Lee earned a masters degree in education back in 1963 when the school was called North Texas State University.
Life
Houston family connects with long lost relatives through historical letters
Genealogy site Ancestry premiered "A Dream Delivered: The Lost Letters of Hawkins Wilson" to bring to light a family reunion more than 100 years in the making.
History
Original Juneteenth museum burns in overnight blaze
The building was home to the original Juneteenth Museum for close to 20 years and was run by Miss Opal Lee.
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