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97-Year-Old 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' Opal Lee to Receive 8th Honorary Doctorate
People via Yahoo News· 10 hours ago"Her life’s work is most deserving of this recognition, and she will inspire our students," SMU...
Opal Lee, “Grandmother of Juneteenth” visits Giberson Elementary
KXRM Colorado Springs via Yahoo News· 2 weeks ago(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Opal Lee, known across the country as “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, visited...
Southern Methodist University To Present 'Grandmother Of Juneteenth' Opal Lee, With Honorary Degree
Black Enterprise· 3 days agoTrailblazing civil rights leader Opal Lee, renowned as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” will be...
“Grandmother of Juneteenth” at Pikes Peak State College
KXRM Colorado Springs via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoAccording to officials, Dr. Opal Lee’s “Opal Walk” in 2016, which stretched from Fort Worth, Texas,...
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' shares history, perspective with Colorado Springs students
KOAA5· 2 weeks agoSeveral Colorado Springs schools have embraced the honor of hosting Dr. Opal Lee to speak in their...
Going to a national park in Texas this summer? Here’s when families get in for free
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 21 hours agoFort Worth’s Opal Lee, 97, is the “grandmother of Juneteenth” and has been instrumental in having...