Juneteenth, Fort Worth

‘A beacon of light’: National Juneteenth Museum secures land in Fort Worth
More than three years after a plan for a National Juneteenth Museum was hatched, developers have secured land in Fort Worth.
‘It is going to be a beacon of light.’ City approves National Juneteenth Museum’s new site
With Opal Lee, the “grandmother of Juneteenth” in attendance, the Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night to develop and lease land to the National Juneteenth Museum.
Fort Worth confirms plan to lease city property, contribute $15M for Juneteenth museum
Nearly three years after Fort Worth officials first pledged support for the National Juneteenth Museum, council members officially confirmed plans to lease city property for the construction of the project.
New vision for Fort Worth's National Juneteenth Museum unveiled as city approves land deal
The National Juneteenth Museum has unveiled new renderings as Fort Worth City Council voted to approve a land deal and financial support for the project.
Fort Worth City Council Approves Land for National Juneteenth Museum to Preserve Local History and Culture
Fort Worth City Council approves a city-owned site for the National Juneteenth Museum in the Historic Southside.
New Looks Unveiled as Fort Worth Approves Land for National Juneteenth Museum
New architectural renderings by the Copenhagen-based Bjarke Ingels Group "reflects the resilience and richness of African American culture and aims to foster education, growth, and connection within the community,
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Highlighting One of Black History's Notable but Lesser-Known Figures for 02/14/2025
With the controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's executive order terminating diversity, equity and inclusion ...
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Dr. Jessica Johnson Discusses Juneteenth During OSU Lima’s Black History Month Event
Dr. Jessica Johnson, an Ohio State University English professor, delivered a lecture at OSU Lima during Black History Month, ...
Juneteenth 2025 in Portsmouth: Amistad visit postponed, other events on track
The June 2025 visit of Amistad, a replica of the historic 19th-century schooner, has been rescheduled to 2026.
In Trump's America, could Juneteenth be at risk?
With President Donald Trump's crusade against DEI and established cultural holidays, are federal holidays like Juneteenth prime for the chopping block? Federal agencies have been working to comply ...
Trump signs Black History Month proclamation despite rumors he planned to ‘cancel’ it
Despite rumors to the contrary, President Donald Trump has recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month, ...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cancels celebrations at DOD. What is Black History Month?
New defense secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled all cultural awareness months in the Department of Defense, including Black History Month.
Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, shares Black history with Texas students
New York Times reporter Jeremy Peters and Princeton University Professor Eddie Glaude join Chris Jansing to discuss President Trump expanding and defending Elon Musk’s power to make cuts to federal ...