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Juneteenth
'Carry on the tradition' : Southeast Texas family gathers on Juneteenth every year to celebrate their heritage
Juneteenth
'Carry on the tradition' : Southeast Texas family gathers on Juneteenth every year to celebrate their heritage
Pat Ball Sr., and his brothers walked to Deweyville, Texas from Louisiana in 1922 as newly freed slaves. They later went to Beaumont and set roots in Silver City.
Texas News
Thousands join Opal Lee for annual Juneteenth march in Fort Worth
Opal Lee, 96, pushed for more than a decade to turn Juneteenth into a national holiday.
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
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.
Events
LIST: Here's some Juneteenth events happening in Southeast Texas
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S.
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.
Local News
'Keep going': She didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize. But civil rights icon Opal Lee isn't slowing down
For decades, she has been a leader for civil rights, a fundraiser for local nonprofits and an advocate for raising national awareness for Juneteenth.
Features
The Grandmother of Juneteenth could become a Nobel Peace Prize recipient on Friday. Here's what we know so far
Fort Worth's own Opal Lee is one of hundreds that've been nominated. The Peace Prize recipients will be announced on Friday, Ms. Lee's 96th birthday.
Juneteenth
Beaumont community celebrates city's 1st organized Juneteenth event
The city of Beaumont hosted its first organized event on Main Street.
Juneteenth
'A celebration of African American freedom' | Beaumont community celebrates city's 1st organized Juneteenth event
“To honor a group of people that have contributed so much to this country."
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