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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJuneteenth marks one of the most important moments in American history: the end of slavery in the...
Inside Biden's Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony honoring Black luminaries, including the...
theGrio· 4 hours agoThe “Grandmother of Juneteenth” and the man who contributed to parts of of Dr. Martin Luther King...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ honored
The Columbian· 21 hours agoOpal Lee, known as the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, White House...
Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 7 hours agoAs the gentle breeze of June flows through the North Fork, it brings with it a reminder of a significant moment in American history, Juneteenth. Observed on June 19,
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...
President Joe Biden honors Opal Lee for her mission to ‘make history, not erase it’
Dallas Morning News· 22 hours agoBiden hailed Lee’s relentless push to make Juneteenth a national holiday as he conferred the...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WSB Radio· 22 hours agoNineteen people were awarded the highest civilian honor in the country.
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...
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...
