Opal Lee, known to many as "The Grandmother of Juneteenth," will not participate in this year’s Walk for Freedom march due to a recent hospitalization.

A walk in all 50 states "What we're planning to do is to stand up one Opal's-branded, looks-like, feels-like Fort Worth Opal's Walk in all 50 states," Sims said. "One city in all ...

Dione Sims, (center), granddaughter of civil rights leader Opal Lee, leads Opal's Walk for Freedom, on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Fort Worth. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer) ...

Dione Sims, Lee’s granddaughter, said Lee is recovering at home, and her family wants her to rest. Sims will instead take the reins Thursday.

She is in great spirits,” said Dione Sims, Lee’s granddaughter. Lee was traveling to Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 23 to be honored with the International Freedom Conductors Award.

The Bears made it official Thursday afternoon, terminating the contract of veteran tight end Dion Sims. It’s not a surprise the Bears elected to part ways with Sims, who turned 28 on Monday. The ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Black Garnet Books' Dionne Sims is looking to hand off ownership of her beloved St. Paul bookstore to pursue her next dream. Sims took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce she's ...

Bears general manager Ryan Pace appreciates how Sims is strong as a blocker and receiver. ... Dion Sims Brings Bears Versatility At Tight End. March 30, 2017 / 4:29 PM CDT ...