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Maroc Maroc - URBANWOMANMAG.COM - A La Une - 21/Jun 15:33

Meet Opah Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ holiday

Opal Lee popularly known as Grandmother of Juneteenth dedicated her lifetime fighting to get Juneteenth recognized as a Federal holiday. Recall that President Joe Biden officially made Juneteenth a federal holiday back in 2021. Who is Opah Lee? The 93-year-old Opah Lee is a native of Forth Worth, Texas. She is an American retired teacher, […]

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