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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mattel is introducing a new Barbie doll that honors pioneering activist Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother" of the Juneteenth ...

When you think of Black history, who comes to mind? Martin Luther King, Jr.? Rosa Parks? While these people are important, some of the most overlooked contributions to Black history are not taught in ...

As part of Black History Month, Oni Press is releasing a new biographical graphic novel called First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth. This book dramatizes the life and work of Dr. Opal ...

DALLAS -- Opal Lee, 95, spent years lobbying for federal recognition of Juneteenth, and her work finally paid off. "I still pinch myself sometimes, to see if it really happened," said Lee, known as ...

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 ...

HOUSTON -- Opal Lee may not be walking a mile in her ancestor's shoes, but she's taking several major strides in continuing their mission. The 94-year-old is confident that this year, Juneteenth will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As part of Black History Month, Oni Press is releasing a new biographical graphic novel called First Freedom: The Story of Opal ...