The “Grandmother of Juneteenth” urges Trump to reconsider his executive order pausing DEI observances, including Black ...

Martin promised to refocus the Democratic message on working-class voters, strengthen Democratic infrastructure across the ...

WASHINGTON ― The Biden administration has pushed out nearly all available funds from President Joe Biden's signature climate and economic laws as the White House works to ensure his "Investing ...

So if people can be taught to hate, they can be taught to love," Lee said in the letter. President Joe Biden awards the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to Opal ...

FORT WORTH – Opal Lee, affectionately known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," sent a heartfelt letter to President Donald Trump on his inauguration day, which coincided with the nation's ...

FORT WORTH – Opal Lee, affectionately known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," sent a heartfelt letter to President Donald Trump on his inauguration day, which coincided with the nation's observance ...

March 20, 2025 at The Anthem in Washington D.C. The gala will also feature live entertainment, including the premier of the organization's inaugural song composed by Grammy Award-winning artist ...

Lee was named the 2021 "Texan of the Year" by The Dallas Morning News. In 2024, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden.[(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) Opal Lee ...

FORT WORTH – Opal Lee, affectionately known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," sent a heartfelt letter to President Donald Trump on his inauguration day, which coincided with the nation's ...

FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth's Opal Lee, known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," has written an open letter to President Donald Trump, inviting him to participate in upcoming Juneteenth ...