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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.'
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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.
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'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.
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'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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