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Inside Biden's Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony honoring Black luminaries, including the...
theGrio· 1 day agoMartin Luther King Jr.’s most famous speech received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 7 days agoKnown affectionately as the “Father of Juneteenth,” Edwards’ tireless state by state legislative advocacy and unwavering commitment for almost four decades paved the way for ...
Fort Worth Juneteenth icon Opal Lee awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth· 3 days agoLee, 97, is best known for her decades-long campaign to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday....
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WFTV 9 Orlando· 3 days agoLee petitioned to have Juneteenth a federal holiday, which happened in 2021 and marks the day, June...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram McClatchy via AOL· 3 days agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ honored
The Columbian· 2 days agoOpal Lee, known as the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, White House...
Inside Biden’s Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony honoring Black luminaries, including the...
theGrio via AOL· 1 day agoIn a packed East Room, President Biden calls the class of recipients ‘incredible people’ whose...
Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 2 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,
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram· 3 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 ...
Biden to award Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ with highest civilian honor
KXAN via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe White House announced Opal Lee from Marshall, Texas is one of 19 recipients of the Presidential...