In 1939 on the 19th of June, just days after she and her family had moved into a predominantly white neighbourhood in Fort Worth, Texas, their house was destroyed by a white mob. Opal was just 12. The ...

In Fort Worth, Texas, about 2,500 people participated in Opal Lee’s annual Juneteenth walk.

Despite the uphill battle to pass federal reparations bills for African Americans, some lawmakers continue to reintroduce the measures.

Juneteenth renews call for reparations for African Americans, advocates say Deborah Barfield Berry USA TODAY 0:00 ...

A group of creative entrepreneurs, many with roots in Austin, are giving a new look to the historic center of Lockhart.