Fort Worth, Juneteenth

‘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 City Council approves land for National Juneteenth Museum
Museum officials hope to have the grand opening in 2026, when Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth​, turns 100 years old.
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,
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.
Residents back demolition for National Juneteenth Museum, but with one condition
The museum will replace the Southside Community Center, and the center will be relocated to the Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods a few blocks away.
Fort Worth to decide fate of community center for new National Juneteenth Museum
The Fort Worth City Council will vote on demolishing the Southside Community Center to build the National Juneteenth Museum.
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.
Fort Worth approves land for National Juneteenth Museum
Tuesday night the Fort Worth City Council approved the demolition of a community center to build the National Juneteenth Museum in its place, marking a major milestone in the museum's development.
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L.A. Morgan Juneteenth museum effort at risk, leaders said
Residents of Old Central Carver Park Neighborhood Association and Williams-Borden Neighborhood Association have been working ...
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THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM TO HONOR SARA BLAKELY, DR. OPAL LEE, SHIRLEY WELSH RYAN, AND MATTEL AT 2025 WOMEN MAKING HISTORY AWARDS GALA
Dr. Opal currently serves on the board of Unity Unlimited, Inc. and is a Board Member and Honorary Chair of the National Juneteenth Museum. She has received eight honorary doctorates, has been ...