Opal Lee

Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, brings a play about the woman considered the mother of voter registration to Fort Worth.

Fort Worth’s Grandmother of Juneteenth, Opal Lee, wants to motivate and inspire North Texas to get out and vote.

Opal Lee, known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, led her ‘Walk for Freedom’ at Fair Park to celebrate the national holiday. She continues to spread awareness about our history and the ongoing fight for freedom for all. NBC 5’s Brittney Johnson has more.

Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” celebrated the holiday in Fair Park by walking alongside supporters. NBC 5’s Larry Collins recaps the event for us. 

On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, thousands joined Opal Lee to celebrate Juneteenth with Opal’s Walk for Freedom in Dallas and other cities across the country. The local 2.5-mile walk started and ended at the African American Museum, Dallas in Fair Park. At the end of the walk, Lee had a message for the young people in attendance, “Make yourself a...

Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” gave a speech at the end of “Opal’s Walk for Freedom” on Juneteenth. She had a special message for the young people who gathered for the event. 

NBC 5’s Laura Harris speaks with former Miss Juneteenth DFW and the Ambassador for the Congressional Award, who are helping put on Opal’s Walk for Freedom.  

Opal Lee known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” made history when she was present as President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law making June 19th of every year a national holiday. NBC 5’s Laura Harris talks about the journey Lee has been on over the years. 

This year Opal’s Walk for Freedom moved from Fort Worth to Fair Park in Dallas, the walk site is significant in North Texas’ Black History. NBC 5’s Larry Collins gives us a preview of the event. 

Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” made history when she was present as President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law making June 19th of every year a national holiday. NBC 5’s Laura Harris tells us about Lee’s life and accomplishments. 

On Wednesday, June 19, celebrate Juneteenth with Opal’s Walk for Freedom. This year’s 2.5-mile walk is through Dallas Fair Park with streaming coverage on-air, online and on streaming platforms.

Opal Lee will once again lead the symbolic ‘Walk for Freedom’ here in North Texas on Wednesday morning.

A beloved annual tradition led by the Grandmother of Juneteenth herself Opal Lee will take over Fair Park in Dallas Wednesday morning. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has the preview.

A Fort Worth civil rights icon is finally coming home. 85 years ago, a racist mob burned down the family home of Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. Friday Lee was handed the keys to her new home built on the exact same site. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen was there.

Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, saw her brand new home on Annie Street for the first time on Friday morning.

Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, got the keys to a home built on the spot where her family home was burned down by a racist mob 85 years ago. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

Grab your walking shoes and join “Opal’s Walk for Freedom” on Juneteenth. This year the walk is moving to Dallas for a two and a half mile stroll through historic Fair Park. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker explains the location’s significance in North Texas’ Black history.

Walk 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 2.5-mile walk starts at 9 a.m. at the African American Museum, Dallas in Fair Park. Enjoy the beautiful Fair Park grounds and culture as we walk to honor the national holiday.

Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, is taking her mission international with a trip to Japan.

The grandmother of Juneteenth will fly to Japan for a 10-day tour to spread her message. NBC 5’s Ben Russell has the details.