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Opal Lee receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU
NBC Dallas Fort Worth· 9 hours 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,” receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 1 day agoOpal Lee, the 97-year-old “grandmother” of Juneteenth, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters...
Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, reflects on life of activism, community
Dallas Morning News· 2 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· 1 day 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· 15 hours 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· 4 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· 5 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 ...
North Texas local to appear on NBC's 'Password' game show with Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon
NBC Dallas Fort Worth· 6 days agoNorth Texas resident Sara Ogundipe will appear as a contestant on the popular game show “Password!”...
Permanent memorial at Allen outlet mall honors victims of mass shooting
CBS News· 7 days agoToday marks one year since the Allen outlet mall shooting that took eight lives and injured several...
Michelle Yeoh receives 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom Award
ClutchPoints· 7 days agoPresident Joe Biden announced on Friday the 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with...