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Opal Lee, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Honored With the Presidential Medal of Freedom
BET.com· 1 week agoOpal Lee, who is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” has been recognized with the nation's...
Biden awarding Medal of Freedom to Fort Worth's Opal Lee, "Grandmother of Juneteenth"
CBS News· 1 week agoOpal Lee has long made headlines in North Texas, and throughout the country. This time, she's being...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 1 week agoDr. Opal Lee will add a new accomplishment to her resume Friday when she is awarded the Presidential...
Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth· 1 week agoFort Worth's Opal Lee, also known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 3, 2024. FORT ...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 1 week agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
Oldest Juneteenth Organization Acknowledges White House for Recognizing Representative Al Edwards...
Digital Journal· 2 days agoEdwards added, "As we celebrate this day, let us remember Al Edwards and the enduring legacy of his dedication to justice, freedom, and equality for all. We also share our heartfelt appreciation ...
Biden to award Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ with highest civilian honor
KXAN via Yahoo News· 1 week agoThe White House announced Opal Lee from Marshall, Texas is one of 19 recipients of the Presidential...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ honored
The Columbian· 7 days agoOpal Lee, known as the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor ...
President Joe Biden honors Opal Lee for her mission to ‘make history, not erase it’
Dallas Morning News· 7 days agoOpal Lee grinned and pumped her arms in excitement Friday after President Joe Biden draped the...
50 Juneteenth Quotes to Celebrate Black Culture, History and Freedom
PureWow via Yahoo News· 1 day agoOn June 19, 1865, Texas became the last state to finally enforce the law. Since then, Juneteenth is...