Tag: National Holiday

  • Opal Lee: The Grandmother of Juneteenth

    Opal Lee: The Grandmother of Juneteenth

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    Fort Worth resident Opal Lee, renowned as The Grandmother of Juneteenth, shares her inspiring journey of activism and her pivotal role in establishing Juneteenth as a national holiday. A Lifetime of Advocacy Opal Lee’s story is one of resilience and dedication to social justice. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, she has dedicated her life to…

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