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Biden awarding Medal of Freedom to Fort Worth's Opal Lee, "Grandmother of Juneteenth"
CBS News· 1 day ago"These nineteen Americans built teams, coalitions, movements, organizations, and businesses that...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee one of 19 Presidential Medal of Freedrom recipients
The Daily Sentinel· 17 hours agoOpal Lee, the 97-year-old "grandmother" of Juneteenth, was one of the 19 people who were awarded the...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoAcross the country, Juneteenth brings a host of holiday events and gatherings, making it a cause for...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WSB Radio· 20 hours agoNineteen people were awarded the highest civilian honor in the country.
President Joe Biden honors Opal Lee for her mission to ‘make history, not erase it’
Dallas Morning News· 21 hours agoBiden hailed Lee’s relentless push to make Juneteenth a national holiday as he conferred the...
Opal Lee, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Honored With the Presidential Medal of Freedom
BET.com· 1 day agoOpal Lee, who is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” has been recognized with the nation's...
Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth· 1 day agoFort Worth's Opal Lee, also known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 3, 2024. FORT WORTH, Texas - The...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 1 day agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram· 1 day agoOpal Lee, the 97-year-old “grandmother of Juneteenth,” will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Friday, officials said. President Joe Biden named ...
Juneteenth organizers in Pittsburgh said everything is set for this year's festivities
CBS News· 4 days agoJuneteenth organizers said everything is set for this year's festivities at Point State Park in...