‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ talks about her activism after racism hurt her familyThe Juneteenth Day of Observance to celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S. would not be a federally recognized holiday without the activism of Opal Lee.
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ recalls journey to make it a federal holidayAt 97 years old, she's still doing it, walking the walk and talking the talk.
Juneteenth celebrations emphasize ending racial disparitiesA year after Juneteenth became a federal holiday in the U.S., people gathered this weekend at events filled with music, food and fireworks.
Black Americans laud Juneteenth holiday, say more work aheadBlack Americans are rejoicing after President Joe Biden signed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holidayPresident Joe Biden has signed legislation Thursday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honors he has as president.
Winfrey, Hearst have Black journalists tell elders' storiesOprah Winfrey and Hearst Magazines are teaming up for interviews that pair young Black journalists with elders to tell stories about their lives.