Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ celebrates journey from Marshall to national holiday pioneer

FORT WORTH, Texas — As we celebrate 100 years of Black History Month, we honor the trailblazers who have shaped our nation’s story.

For one East Texas woman, preserving that history became a lifelong mission.

Born in Marshall, Dr. Opal Lee — known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” — helped turn a historic celebration into a national holiday…

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