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“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 2 days agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThough it's been observed for more than 150 years, Juneteenth wasn't an official designation until...
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...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 6 days agoThough it's been observed for more than 150 years, Juneteenth wasn't an official designation until...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 6 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 ...
Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 1 day 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,
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WFTV 9 Orlando· 2 days agoLee petitioned to have Juneteenth a federal holiday, which happened in 2021 and marks the day, June...
Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 activists, athletes, politicians and others
Los Angeles Times· 2 days agoPresident Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people Friday, including civil...
About This Alabama Bill To Make Workers Choose Between Celebrating Juneteenth OR Jefferson Davis’...
Black America Web· 3 days agoTake, for example, an Alabama House bill that would give state employees the option of either...
‘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...