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Opal Lee, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' receives honorary degree from SMU
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoLongtime civil rights activist and "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Opal Lee, received an honorary doctorate degree from Southern Methodist University at its ...
Opal Lee receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU
NBC Dallas Fort Worth· 2 days agoDr. Opal Lee, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University at the University’s May 11 commencement ceremony.
Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, reflects on life of activism, community
Dallas Morning News· 3 days agoAn intimate crowd gathered at Southern Methodist University on Thursday to hear from Opal Lee, known...
Juneteenth icon Opal Lee receives SMU honorary doctorate
WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth· 3 days agoCivil rights icon Opal Lee received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from SMU at the university’s May 11 commencement ceremony.
Marshall native, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' gets Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Marshall News Messenger· 2 days agoPresident Joe Biden on May 3 bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including...
50 Juneteenth Quotes to Celebrate Black Culture, History and Freedom
PureWow via AOL· 5 days agoAlthough the Emancipation Proclamation declared that all enslaved people should be free in 1863,...
Oldest Juneteenth Organization Acknowledges White House for Recognizing Representative Al Edwards...
Digital Journal· 6 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 ...
Rep. James Clyburn Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom - Los Angeles Sentinel
Los Angeles Sentinel· 6 days agoPresident Joe Biden awarded U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn the Presidential Medal of Freedom on...
South Dallas community outraged by removal of civil rights icon S.M. Wright freeway signs
WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth· 3 days agoResidents in South Dallas expressed their discontent with city leaders on Wednesday that signs...