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Opal Lee, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' receives honorary degree from SMU
Austin American-Statesman· 18 hours agoLongtime civil rights activist and "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Opal Lee, received an honorary...
Biden awarding Medal of Freedom to Fort Worth's Opal Lee, "Grandmother of Juneteenth"
CBS News· 2 weeks agoOpal Lee has long made headlines in North Texas, and throughout the country. This time, she's being...
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...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 2 weeks agoDr. Opal Lee will add a new accomplishment to her resume Friday when she is awarded the Presidential...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
Opal Lee, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Honored With the Presidential Medal of Freedom
BET.com· 2 weeks agoOpal Lee, who is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” has been recognized with the nation's...
Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth· 2 weeks agoFort Worth's Opal Lee, also known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 3, 2024. FORT ...
Biden to award Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ with highest civilian honor
KXAN via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoThe White House announced Opal Lee from Marshall, Texas is one of 19 recipients of the Presidential...
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.
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 ...