Opal Lee June 19, 2024 7:01 am

A brief history of Opal Lee

Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” made history when she was present as President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law making June 19th of every year a national holiday. NBC 5’s Laura Harris tells us about Lee’s life and accomplishments. 

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