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Breaking Barriers | Texas' Simone Manuel becomes first African American woman to win individual Olympic gold medal in swimming

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Opal Lee to speak at Miss Juneteenth Pageant on June 21

The Grandmother of Juneteenth" will be the featured speaker at the pageant in Temple on Friday, June 21.
13News Now Presents

Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names

This documentary from 13News Now explores the growing interest African Americans have in discovering their ancestral names.
Juneteenth

The name Juneteenth originates from Limestone County

Each year, the county celebrates from June 17-19 and named the celebration 'Juneteenth.'
Events

Brazos Valley community coming together to celebrate Juneteenth

The Brazos Valley African American Museum will commemorate the occasion with cake, books and a documentary to educate the public on the holiday.
Black History

Opal Lee gifted back childhood Texas home her family was forced out of by racist mob nearly 80 years ago

On June 19, 1939 – Juneteenth – then 12-year-old Opal Flake witnessed the viciousness of racial hate firsthand.
Juneteenth

The longest running Juneteenth celebration in the nation continues in Mexia

For the past 159 years, the 19th of June held its Juneteenth events on land owned by slaves after they found out about their freedom.
Black History

6 News recaps Black History Month

6 News recaps our Black History Month coverage, celebrating local artists, leaders, community figures and more.
Black History

Living Legend: Meet Killeen's beloved 105-Year-Old 'Mother Bell'

Her journey began when she and her late military husband, Sergeant Bell, moved to Killeen as a young couple.
Community

'It's been a great reward to serve the community' | Meet Temple's first Black City Councilwoman

Dr. Zoe Grant was elected as a Council single-member for District 2 in May of 2023.
People

'It's been a great reward to serve the community' | Meet Temple's first Black City Councilwoman

Dr. Zoe Grant was elected as a Council single-member for District 2 in May of 2023.
Black History

Jeff Hamilton pool in Temple, Texas

Jeff Hamilton pool used to be the only pool for people of color in Temple during segregation. It now is a court at Jeff Hamilton park.

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Killeen PD seeks information on two people suspected of aggravated assault

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Breaking Barriers | Texas' Simone Manuel becomes first African American woman to win individual Olympic gold medal in swimming

Opal Lee to speak at Miss Juneteenth Pageant on June 21

Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names

The name Juneteenth originates from Limestone County

Brazos Valley community coming together to celebrate Juneteenth

Opal Lee gifted back childhood Texas home her family was forced out of by racist mob nearly 80 years ago

The longest running Juneteenth celebration in the nation continues in Mexia

6 News recaps Black History Month

Living Legend: Meet Killeen's beloved 105-Year-Old 'Mother Bell'

'It's been a great reward to serve the community' | Meet Temple's first Black City Councilwoman

'It's been a great reward to serve the community' | Meet Temple's first Black City Councilwoman

Jeff Hamilton pool in Temple, Texas

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