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National Juneteenth Museum Officially Acquires Land and Reveals Striking New Architectural Renderings by Bjarke Ingels Group
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National Juneteenth Museum Officially Acquires Land and Reveals Striking New Architectural Renderings by Bjarke Ingels Group

The vision is now one major step closer to reality.

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Not Just a Holiday
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Not Just a Holiday

There’s more to the National Juneteenth Museum than just scholarship and presence.

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Lilly Endowment Awards $2.5M to the National Juneteenth Museum for Permanent Exhibition
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Lilly Endowment Awards $2.5M to the National Juneteenth Museum for Permanent Exhibition

The National Juneteenth Museum (NJM) has received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.

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Award-Winning Design Firm Local Projects Selected as Exhibition Designer for the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth
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Award-Winning Design Firm Local Projects Selected as Exhibition Designer for the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth

Local Projects, renowned for designing New York City's National September 11 Memorial and Museum, has been chosen to lead the experience and exhibition design efforts for the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth.

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Renowned artist and curator Christopher Blay joins National Juneteenth Museum
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Renowned artist and curator Christopher Blay joins National Juneteenth Museum

The National Juneteenth Museum is proud to announce a dynamic addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Christopher Blay as Director of Public Programs.

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The National Juneteenth Museum and University of North Texas Library Special Collections host a community Harvest History event
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The National Juneteenth Museum and University of North Texas Library Special Collections host a community Harvest History event

This unique event aims to create a community archive of local stories surrounding Juneteenth and the histories of enslaved and freed people whose descendants are represented throughout the local community.

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Uniting Voices featuring Henry Louis Gates Jr. - Event Photos
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Uniting Voices featuring Henry Louis Gates Jr. - Event Photos

Uniting Voices, the National Juneteenth Museum Speaker Series featuring guest speaker Henry Louis Gates Jr., June 6th, 2024.

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BNSF Railway donates $2 million
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BNSF Railway donates $2 million

BNSF Railway donates $2 million to support the National Juneteenth Museum and the revitalization of Fort Worth’s Historic Southside.

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Speaker Series to support construction of National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth
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Speaker Series to support construction of National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth

Author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, Just Mercy, to be inaugural speaker.

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Legacy Lives Here: The National Juneteenth Museum
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Legacy Lives Here: The National Juneteenth Museum

A look at the coming museum, as envisioned by the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal Lee. Plus: How will it transform Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood?

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Fort Worth’s National Juneteenth Museum is emerging as a city and cultural changer — Historic Southside to get a $70 million beacon of freedom
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Fort Worth’s National Juneteenth Museum is emerging as a city and cultural changer — Historic Southside to get a $70 million beacon of freedom

Fort Worth’s National Juneteenth Museum Is Emerging as a City and Cultural Changer — Historic Southside to Get a $70 Million Beacon of Freedom

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Uniting Voices - Event Photos June 15th, 2023
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Uniting Voices - Event Photos June 15th, 2023

Uniting Voices, the National Juneteenth Museum Speaker Series; event photos, June 15, 2023

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The Ambition of the Upcoming National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth
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The Ambition of the Upcoming National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth

The Ambition of the Upcoming National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth

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National Juneteenth Museum announces new partnership with Meta
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National Juneteenth Museum announces new partnership with Meta

In addition to supporting the National Juneteenth Museum itself, Meta’s grant will sponsor the creation of a 3D virtual video tour of the campus.

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Tickets on sale now for the National Juneteenth Museum’s Inaugural Uniting Voices Speaker Series Event
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Tickets on sale now for the National Juneteenth Museum’s Inaugural Uniting Voices Speaker Series Event

Tickets on Sale Now for the National Juneteenth Museum’s Inaugural Uniting Voices Speaker Series

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Finalists Announced: D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2023
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Finalists Announced: D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2023

Jarred Howard, CEO announced as a finalist for D CEO’s Nonprofit Citizenship Awards 2023

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National Juneteenth Museum visionary takes the seat as CEO, accelerating the capital fundraising process to reach $70 million goal
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National Juneteenth Museum visionary takes the seat as CEO, accelerating the capital fundraising process to reach $70 million goal

Project’s visionary Jarred Howard appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 10, 2023.

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National Juneteenth Museum announces major project advancements in infrastructure and demolition
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National Juneteenth Museum announces major project advancements in infrastructure and demolition

National Juneteenth Museum introduces Lauren Cross, Ph.D. as Executive Strategist.

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Portrait of ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ on display in Texas Senate
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Portrait of ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ on display in Texas Senate

A new portrait of the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” is now permanently displayed in the Texas Senate Chamber.

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Fort Worth Juneteenth museum design unveiled, to be ‘epicenter’ for preserving the holiday
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Fort Worth Juneteenth museum design unveiled, to be ‘epicenter’ for preserving the holiday

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 18, 2022

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