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Opal Lee has held many titles in her nearly 100 years – mother, grandmother, teacher, activist. But she’s most heralded as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” the woman behind the momentum to federally recognize the holiday.
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' Opal Lee shares 99 years worth of wisdom and advocacy
Opal Lee sparked a nationwide movement to federally recognize Juneteenth. In a new interview, the 99-year-old shares how we got there.



