The month will mean a lineup of Juneteenth events, including new editions like a film festival and a closing weekend of concerts with national recording artists. A key difference this year is the annual walk’s location.
An ecumenical service marked the start of Juneteenth celebrations in Fort Worth .The 21-year-long tradition included prayer, reverence and performers.Opal Lee and her granddaughter, Dione Sims, were special honored guests on Friday."Because of your determination, America now recognizes that our freedom and our success did not just arrive today, but it arrived on June 19, 1865," said pastor Charlie Nickerson.
"I hope everybody understands that is what Juneteenth is all about: freedom and loving one another and doing for each person."Here at home in Fort Worth, the month will mean a lineup of Juneteenth events, including new editions like a film festival and a closing weekend of concerts with national recording artists.A key difference this year is the annual walk’s location. It will take place in Dallas and is the start of a long-range vision.90-year-old woman walking 1,300 miles to D.C.
Tx Tarrant County Fort Worth News Holidays Equity Inclusion
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Juneteenth icon Opal Lee receives SMU honorary doctorateCivil rights icon Opal Lee received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from SMU at the university’s May 11 commencement ceremony.
Read more »
Fort Worth Juneteenth icon Opal Lee awarded Presidential Medal of FreedomAfter the arrest, university staff cleared the lecturer's tents and the rest of the protesters were allowed to remain at the site, sources say.
Read more »
Celebrate Juneteenth at Opal's Walk for FreedomWalk and celebrate Juneteenth with Dr. Opal Lee, Unity Unlimited, Inc., NBC 5, and Telemundo 39, on Wednesday, June 19, at Opal’s Walk for Freedom. The…
Read more »
Opal Lee receives honorary doctorate degree from SMUDr. Opal Lee received the honor at the university's May 11 commencement ceremony.
Read more »
Opal Lee reflects on life ahead of SMU honorary degreeThe matriarch of five generations spoke softly as she answered questions during a symposium before she receives an honorary doctorate on Saturday at Southern...
Read more »
Opal Lee to be honored with Presidential Medal of FreedomOpal Lee is among 19 recipients of the award to be presented at the White House Friday.
Read more »