'Grandmother of Juneteenth' Opal Lee shares 99 years worth of wisdom and advocacy
- Posted on June 19, 2026
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'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.