Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, visited Paul Quinn College to talk to students about the importance of Black history and the current state of the American political scene.
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Dallas Southern Pride Celebrates Juneteenth Unity & Encourages Self-Love Through Testing
Dallas Southern Pride celebrated Juneteenth Unity weekend with a variety of events, including a ball and happy hour, social gatherings, brunches, pool parties, and entertainment events, while also addressing health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community through testing and their leadership conference.
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It Was a Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood
Scottie Smith and Kevin Hemphill have officially broken ground on the Jeffries-Meyers affordable housing community in South Dallas, which aims to provide affordable homes and promote financial literacy in the Black community.
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Opal Lee and Dione Sims Champion Juneteenth Recognition as Profound Part of American History
Opal Lee, the revered “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” and her granddaughter, Dione Sims, embarked on an extraordinary journey of love, commitment, and advocacy to ensure that Juneteenth would be recognized and […]
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10 notable Juneteenth celebrations across the US
By Sheeka Sanahori 10 notable Juneteenth celebrations across the US Music, dancing, and large spreads of food—especially red drinks and desserts—mark the Juneteenth holiday celebrated by African Americans on June […]
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Nevada Joins Growing Number of States Recognizing Juneteenth as a State Holiday
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Nevada has officially declared Juneteenth a state holiday, joining a growing list of states commemorating the last enslaved individuals in the United […]
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Children’s Book Celebrates Juneteenth, STEM
By the Defender Network via Word in Black Author Lavaille Lavette uses main character Jayylen to explore the power of Juneteenth and what it takes to become a doctor, engineer, […]
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Dallas Southern Pride Announces 2023 Juneteenth Unity Weekend
Dallas Southern Pride will host its highly anticipated annual Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration, June 16-18, 2023. This year’s celebration will include a myriad of events, including the return of the […]
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DeSoto ISD Students Experience Read Across America Day with “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, Dr. Opal Lee
In observance of Read Across America Day, DeSoto ISD held an African American Read-In with “the grandmother of Juneteenth”, Dr. Opal Lee, and all district second-grade students in the DeSoto […]
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Opal Lee To Be Honored
Dr. Opal Lee, “The Grandmother of Juneteenth” will be recognized by the Church of the Living God (3711 Biglow St., Dallas, TX 75216. Temple #145, Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 3:00 […]
