We spoke to writer Angélique Roché about the origins behind her new graphic novel The First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee ...

Over the past few years, Juneteenth has become more nationally recognized as a federal holiday, and that’s for good reason. While many US citizens celebrate this country’s independence from Great ...

Organizers are seeking merchandise and food vendors, and exhibitors to table at the event. Corporate, business, nonprofit, and community sponsors are also being sought at Premiere, Gold, Bronze and ...

Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by ...

The Juneteenth Loudoun committee on Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Black History Month with a ...

The activist doll was designed by Carlyle Nuera ...

In tribute to her enduring legacy as an activist and educator, Dr. Opal Lee, 99, often referred to as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” is being honored with her own Barbie doll. Opal Lee’s doll is ...

Opal Lee said partnering with Barbie on her doll was a joyful experience and hoped it would encourage young people to appreciate the power of one voice.

Also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth celebrates the resilience of Black Americans and the historic achievement of abolition itself. But how did it come about? Untold is a free ...

Barbie is honoring civil rights activist Dr. Opal Lee, widely known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth, with her own doll, per PEOPLE. Lee, 99, is best known for leading the decades-long effort to make ...

The African American Patriots Tours will run on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout February on the Freedom Trail in Boston.

One of North Texas finest, civil rights activist Dr. Opal Lee, has been honored with her own Mattel Barbie doll.