Opal Lee
Opal Lee is a celebrated civil rights activist known as the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' for her tireless efforts to promote the recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday. Lee has dedicated decades to advocating for social justice, leading initiatives such as a historic walk from Texas to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness of the significance of Juneteenth. Her campaign was instrumental in the legislation that made June 19 a federal holiday, symbolizing a significant step in acknowledging the history of slavery and emancipation in the United States.
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Opal Lee is a civil rights activist who lobbied for Juneteenth to receive national recognition.
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