Opal Lee, 94, was at the centre of a campaign ... Affectionately known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms Lee was born on 7 October 1926 in Marshall, Texas. The attack on her family home in ...

A white mob burned down Opal Lee’s family home in Fort Worth ... recognizing her leadership as the “grandmother of Juneteenth.” “I’m wanting young people to realize that we can make ...

After gaining federal recognition, many became familiar with Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the day slaves in Texas were freed. 'Grandmother' of Juneteenth Opal Lee attends her 1st DNC at age 97 ...

The call for legislation began in 1968 and ended after a powerful protest walk by “Grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee from Dallas, Texas to Washington D.C. Despite this landmark decision ...