Opal Lee

The Dallas Chapter of the North Texas United Nations Association honored 10 organizations and individuals who are working to make their communities and the world a better place.

It takes energy and effort to make the world a better place so In Fort Worth, the Dallas chapter of the United Nations Association honored 10 North Texans who work toward that goal every day. Among them, a 10-year old who had to leave school to accept her award! Noelle Walker has the story.

Opal Lee turns 97 this year. She celebrated her birthday with the nation on Friday.

A chance encounter on a North Texas highway spreads a message of hope and kindness, plus honoring the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” as some visitors got a special viewing of a painting that will grace the walls at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C.

A painting of Fort Worth’s Own “Grandmother of Juneteenth” will head to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

A painting of Fort Worth’s Own “Grandmother of Juneteenth” will head to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

A section of land near Evans Plaza in Fort Worth will soon be home to the National Juneteenth Museum. The 50,000-square-foot museum is expected to draw 35,000 visitors a year. CEO Jarred Howard talks about the plans and the efforts to raise $70 million for the project.

Who is the woman who successfully pushed for Juneteenth to become a federal holiday? Here is a look at the legacy of a living legend.

Fort Worth’s own ‘grandmother of Juneteeth’ braved the Texas heat to lead the annual Walk for Freedom’ on Monday. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker reports she plans to continue to lead the walk as long as she is able.

Ms. Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” marched Monday through Fort Worth in celebration of the national holiday.

Opal Lee, known as the ‘grandmother of Juneteeth’ lead the 2.5-mile Walk for Freedom through Fort Worth on June 19, 2023.

NBC 5’s Brittney Johnson talks to Ms. Opal Lee about the 2023 Walk for Freedom and plans for a National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth.

NBC 5’s Larry Collins gives us a preview of the work being done to set up for the walk which helped Juneteenth to become recognized as a national holiday.

Fort Worth is celebrating Juneteenth with Opal Lee’s annual Walk for Freedom. At 96, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” is still marching, and she says she’s not slowing down anytime soon.

Fort Worth is hosting Opal Lee’s annual Walk For Freedom, and the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” said she’s not slowing down anytime soon.

Celebrate Juneteenth this weekend alongside Ms. Opal Lee by participating in Opal’s Walk for Freedom in Fort Worth. MORE: Juneteenthftw.com

Here’s how to watch Opal’s Walk for Freedom at 11 a.m. on Juneteenth, Monday, June 12, 2023.

Americans will soon celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.

With the NCAA Women’s Final Four in town, Wednesday night was about celebrating community leaders making a difference, including Fort Worth’s Opal Lee.

Taking center court Wednesday night were the NCAA Legends and Legacy Community Award honorees who include the grandmother of Juneteenth and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Opal Lee.