An Evening with Ms. Opal Lee

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Civic Engagement

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Adult, Seniors
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Share a special moment with us as we welcome a visit from the "grandmother of Juneteenth," Ms. Opal Lee.

Ms. Lee was born in Marshall, Texas, on October 7, 1926, and later moved to Fort Worth at age 10. She is a retired teacher, counselor, author, and activist in the movement to make Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday. 
On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed Senate Bill S. 475, making Juneteenth the eleventh federal holiday. Some of the latest of her many accomplishments include being nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize and Fort Worth Inc.'s Person of the Year.

Spend an evening with the Grandmother of Juneteenth for this special meeting and Q & A in celebration of Juneteenth. 

 

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.