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Fort Worth Juneteenth icon Opal Lee awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth· 4 days agoLee, 97, is best known for her decades-long campaign to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday....
After social media debate, Louisville Juneteenth Festival returns to its original name
Gannett via AOL· 6 days agoA rebranding of one of Louisville’s coveted Juneteenth celebrations sparked a social media debate...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 4 days agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
Opal Lee, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Honored With the Presidential Medal of Freedom
BET.com· 4 days agoOpal Lee, who is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” has been recognized with the nation's...
Juneteenth celebration to be held at Point State Park, city of Pittsburgh opts not to sponsor event
WPXI via Yahoo News· 7 days agoPoint State Park is now confirmed as the location of the only Juneteenth celebration that’s been announced in Pittsburgh. But the organizer told Channel 11 News that for the ...
Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 3 days 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,
Why You Need to Spend Juneteenth in the Birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement
Thrillist Food & Drink· 6 days agoAs the site of some of the most significant moments of the Civil Rights Movement, you’d be remiss...
Biden to award Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ with highest civilian honor
KXAN via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe White House announced Opal Lee from Marshall, Texas is one of 19 recipients of the Presidential...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram· 4 days 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 ...
Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Fox local via AOL· 4 days agoFORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Worth woman known as the grandmother of Juneteenth returned to the White House Friday to receive the Presidential Medal of...