Fort Worth activist Opal Lee, known for her work to have Juneteenth recognized as a federal holiday, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom May 3.

Opal Lee was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House, on Friday, May 3, 2024. Michael R. Bloomberg Mayor Michael Bloomberg is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and three ...

News. President Joe Biden honors Opal Lee for her mission to ‘make history, not erase it’ Lee was among 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a White House ceremony.

Fort Worth Juneteenth icon Opal Lee awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom Lee, 97, is best known for her decades-long campaign to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday. To stream KVUE on your ...

This time, she was recognized with the nation’s highest civilian honor — the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Lee, also known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” is one of 19 people who ...

“The Grandmother Of Juneteenth”, Opal Lee will add a new accomplishment to her resume Friday when she is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.. It is the nation ...

Clarence B. Jones, Opal Lee, Medgar Evers among 19 to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom “These nineteen Americans built teams, coalitions, movements, organizations, and businesses that ...

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people on Friday. The medal is the highest civilian honor in the country. “The grandmother of Juneteenth ...

"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee was one of 19 recipients this year of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, awarded Friday in a ceremony at the White ...

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named Fort Worth’s Opal Lee as one of 19 recipients of the award.

Lee, 97, is best known for her decades-long campaign to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday. Juneteenth icon Opal Lee was one of 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Skip ...