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Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ to receive eighth honorary doctorate for unwavering...
theGrio· 6 hours ago“Having Ms. Lee join us at commencement and share her work through a symposium is a signal honor for...
Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok. His campaign plans to stay on the app anyway
WKMG ClickOrlando· 1 day agoWhen President Joe Biden showed off his putting during a campaign stop at a public golf course in...
97-Year-Old 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' Opal Lee to Receive 8th Honorary Doctorate
People via Yahoo News· 1 day agoFive years later, on June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden formally signed it into law. "I have to say...
Juneteenth state holiday bill passes Alabama House
Alabama Reflector via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoThe Alabama House of Representatives Thursday approved a bill that would make Juneteenth a state holiday, though unlike nearly every other state holiday...
“Grandmother of Juneteenth” at Pikes Peak State College
FOX21 Colorado Springs· 2 weeks ago(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Thursday, April 11, “The Grandmother of Juneteenth” spoke at Pikes Peak...
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' shares history, perspective with Colorado Springs students
Colorado Springs Gazette· 2 weeks agoSchools in Colorado Springs hosted Opal Lee, the woman known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth,"...
GreenHill to hold Juneteenth celebration this Sunday
The Meridian Star, Miss. via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoApr. 12—GreenHill Missionary Baptist Church in Toomsuba is celebrating Juneteenth early this year and is inviting the community to a special presentation ...
Going to a national park in Texas this summer? Here’s when families get in for free
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 1 day agoFort Worth’s Opal Lee, 97, is the “grandmother of Juneteenth” and has been instrumental in having...
AMERIGAS TEAMSTERS UNANIMOUSLY RATIFY NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Wisconsin State Journal· 2 weeks agoFollowing a month-long strike, members of Teamsters Local 179 who work as drivers and service technicians at AmeriGas Partners L.P. have unanimously ratified a new collective ...
The 2024 Primary Election Guide for Pittsburgh area voters. Key races, mail-in ballots,...
CBS News· 3 days agoPennsylvania voters head to the polls on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, to cast their ballots in the...