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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.
Who is Opal Lee? Known affectionately as the " Grandmother of Juneteenth ," Lee has dedicated decades to activism, tirelessly educating people about the significance of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. Who is Opal Lee? Known affectionately as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Lee has dedicated decades to activism, tirelessly ...
Opal Lee remembers her first Juneteenth celebration in Marshall, Texas. Just a little girl at the time, she recalls the joy and excitement of the day — the music, the food, the ball games and ...
FORT WORTH, Texas — Despite not being physically there, Opal Lee's presence was felt throughout the annual Walk For Freedom celebrating Juneteenth in Fort Worth. Hundreds of people took on Lee's ...
Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom. The walk, which started in 2016, was held to lobby for having Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday. Since it became a holiday in 2021, the mission has shifted ...
Opal Lee urges Trump to reconsider his order halting DEI events, including Black History Month and Juneteenth, calling it a setback for inclusivity.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, and one woman who helped make this happen was Ms. Opal Lee. San Antonio and Bexar County honor Juneteenth with events this week.