Trump, Juneteenth and Opal Lee

Opal Lee, ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’ has a message for President Donald Trump
Opal Lee did not vote for President Donald Trump, but the 98-year-old civil rights icon says she is ready to work with him. In an open letter published Monday, Lee noted her successful fight to have Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday.
The 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' pens open letter to Donald Trump with a special invitation
"She's been making things happen her whole life. She's just an extraordinary person in just every way," TCU Professor James Riddlesperger said.
"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee calls for unity in letter to President Trump on inauguration day
An educator and civil rights advocate, Lee called for unity and hope, drawing deeply from Dr. Martin Luther King's enduring legacy.
Civil rights leader Opal Lee calls on President Trump to honor MLK’s example of unity
President Donald Trump’s inauguration coincided with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fort Worth’s “grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee took advantage of the occasion to call on the incoming chief executive to live up to the civil rights leader’s legacy.
"Grandmother of Juneteenth" appeals for unity in letter to President Trump on inauguration day
Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," called for unity and hope in a letter to President Trump on his inauguration day, which coincided with Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Hamilton Black History Month Gala to raise funds for Juneteenth celebration
Hamilton Juneteenth committee is planning a fundraising gala on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott.
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5 Ugly Abraham Lincoln Facts No One Likes to Talk About
Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we celebrate his essential contributions to our country, let's ...
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The 14 Best Places to Celebrate Juneteenth
Emancipation Day. Freedom Day. Jubilee Day. Juneteenth is known by many names. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger delivered General Order No. 3 to the enslaved people and residents of ...
Plano, 1st Illinois community to recognize Juneteenth as holiday, cancels 2025 events
PLANO, Ill. (WLS) -- The first community to recognize Juneteenth as holiday in Illinois has canceled this year's celebration.
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Labette County commissioners correct calendar oversight to paid holidays
Labette County employees will get an extra paid holiday this year after commissioners correct, what they say is, a calendar oversight. At a meeting last week, the ...
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KU Powwow, Juneteenth, Busker Festival and more to receive city funding
The KU Powwow and Cultural Arts Festival, Free State Festival and Paper Plains Zine Fest are among 32 events set to receive ...