Full: Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom
Watch the full, uninterrupted coverage of the annual Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom. This historic event continues the legacy of the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Dr. Opal Lee. While Dr. Lee isn't physically walking this year, thousands of participants across the country are stepping up in her honor to complete the traditional 2.5-mile route. This distance serves as a powerful reminder of the 2.5 years it took for the news of freedom to reach enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Watch the full, uninterrupted coverage of the annual Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom. This historic event continues the legacy of the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Dr. Opal Lee. While Dr. Lee isn't physically walking this year, thousands of participants across the country are stepping up in her honor to complete the traditional 2.5-mile route. This distance serves as a powerful reminder of the 2.5 years it took for the news of freedom to reach enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Happy Juneteenth!
A group gathered for Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom shares a message with FOX 4 viewers.
A group gathered for Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom shares a message with FOX 4 viewers.
Storms delay Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom
Organizers in Fort Worth are pushing back the start time for Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom, which celebrates the Juneteenth holiday.
Organizers in Fort Worth are pushing back the start time for Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom, which celebrates the Juneteenth holiday.
Decades before becoming a federal holiday, Juneteenth belonged strictly to Texas
Long before becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, where Union forces officially announced the emancipation of 250,000 enslaved people on June 19, 1865.
Long before becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, where Union forces officially announced the emancipation of 250,000 enslaved people on June 19, 1865.
99-year-old Opal Lee to attend this year’s Juneteenth walk
Opal Lee, the 99-year-old "Grandmother of Juneteenth," is expected to return to lead Fort Worth's "Walk for Freedom" this Friday after missing last year due to health reasons.
Opal Lee, the 99-year-old "Grandmother of Juneteenth," is expected to return to lead Fort Worth's "Walk for Freedom" this Friday after missing last year due to health reasons.
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra holds annual Memorial Day concert
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra held their annual Memorial Day concert to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more.
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra held their annual Memorial Day concert to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more.
North Texans honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day
Many institutions across North Texas paused on Monday to remember the armed service members who gave their lives protecting our country. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on local Memorial Day observances.
Many institutions across North Texas paused on Monday to remember the armed service members who gave their lives protecting our country. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on local Memorial Day observances.
Memorial Day 2026: North Texans pays tribute to fallen soldiers
All across the Lone Star State, fallen soldiers and veterans were honored as a part of this year's Memorial Day observances.
All across the Lone Star State, fallen soldiers and veterans were honored as a part of this year's Memorial Day observances.
Carry the Load Memorial March
It's Memorial Day, a day of reflection for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. People are paying tribute to those heroes by walking in their honor at the Carry the Load Memorial March at Reverchon Park in Dallas.
It's Memorial Day, a day of reflection for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. People are paying tribute to those heroes by walking in their honor at the Carry the Load Memorial March at Reverchon Park in Dallas.
Watch live events from across the country on Memorial Day
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.
What’s open and closed on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
Memorial Day 2026: Carry The Load Memorial March continues through rain, lightning
Thousands marched through severe storms along the Katy Trail for Carry The Load, continuing a powerful Memorial Day tradition to honor America's fallen heroes.
Thousands marched through severe storms along the Katy Trail for Carry The Load, continuing a powerful Memorial Day tradition to honor America's fallen heroes.
What is 'Murph'? Memorial Day workout honoring fallen Navy SEAL becomes national tribute
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed
Whether you need a last-minute grocery run for your backyard barbecue or are locking down your holiday weekend plans, here is a complete guide to what’s open and closed in your area this Memorial Day.
Whether you need a last-minute grocery run for your backyard barbecue or are locking down your holiday weekend plans, here is a complete guide to what’s open and closed in your area this Memorial Day.
Dallas-Fort Worth Cinco de Mayo celebrations
Residents across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are preparing for a final wave of Cinco de Mayo festivities this Tuesday, following a weekend of large-scale cultural parades and high-attendance community festivals.
Residents across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are preparing for a final wave of Cinco de Mayo festivities this Tuesday, following a weekend of large-scale cultural parades and high-attendance community festivals.
Fort Graham Baptist Church sanctuary lost in ATV-related fire
Following a fire that destroyed their sanctuary just days before the holiday, a Hill County congregation united to hold Easter services in a miraculously untouched building on their church grounds.
Following a fire that destroyed their sanctuary just days before the holiday, a Hill County congregation united to hold Easter services in a miraculously untouched building on their church grounds.
What is the 25th Amendment? Trump criticized over Easter Iran message
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.