Opal Lee, 97, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ to be Awarded 8th Honorary Doctorate

Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from…

Retired Black Texas Teacher Driven Out of Her House Nearly 80 Years Ago, Gifted The Same Plot of Land

The piece of property where Opal Lee, a 97-year-old Black Texas teacher and prominent figure in…

6 Influential Figures in the Juneteenth Movement You Should Know

  Juneteenth, which is observed on June 19th, is historically and culturally significant for African Americans…

Profiling Opal Lee, American Retired Teacher And Grandmother Of Juneteenth

  Opal (Flake) Lee is a retired teacher and activist known as the “Juneteenth Grandmother.” Flake…