Trump, Juneteenth and Opal Lee

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.
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.
"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.
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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Juneteenth events to celebrate across Minneapolis
Laughter, music, food and learning are all on the table for the upcoming Juneteenth events around Minneapolis. Juneteenth celebrates the day when more than 250,000 slaves were freed on June 19, ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Freedom Celebration set for Jan. 25 in The Plains
Fauquier Juneteenth Inc. and the Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County will host an event honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday at 12 p.m.
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Columbia grant funding could help promote Juneteenth events. Application workshop planned
Columbia has nearly $30,000 to help promote Juneteenth events. A workshop can help organizations apply for grant funding.
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Everything I Ate for Juneteenth (Taste of Inglewood + Black on the Block)
Join me as I celebrate Juneteenth by exploring Taste of Inglewood and Black on the Block! From delicious soul food to vibrant ...
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Cowboy Carter Chronicles: From Juneteenth to Sundown Towns, a new chapter in American History
Discover forgotten Black history in the American West with the #CowboyCarterChronicles! From Juneteenth to sundown towns, explore new pathways to freedom inspired by Beyoncé.