Today the Church is still a central part of the Juneteenth celebration. Worship is a grateful expression of freedom and the 1st reaction when the prayers of many generations were answered. In remembrance of that 1st freed man's Church service, we established the Lillian Bush Ecumenical Breakfast of Prayer Service to honor the lives of…

10 Finalist | 3 Crowns | 1 Queen $2500 Awarded in Scholarships

The Empowering You event attempts to address the disparities that exist by providing access to healthcare, college and job recruitment, financial education and business information that might have been out of reach before.

"TIMMY’S DANCE" follows a young boy's journey from Harlem to Broadway in 1945. Despite hardships, Timmy's passion for dance shines bright. When discovered by casting directors, he seizes the chance to dance alongside Broadway legend Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. Through his talent, Timmy brings joy to his family and saves a Broadway play. This community production,…

At 90 years old, Ms. Opal began her walking campaign to bring attention to the need for Juneteenth to be a National Day of Observance. With 47 states that officially recognized it as a holiday, she believed now it was time for national legislation.  Starting here in Fort Worth, she walked mile for mile through Arlington,…