Today we correlate Juneteenth to the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation but for the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth', Opal Lee, June 19th has a double meaning.
This is her story...
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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.
Produced and Hosted by Shaakira White
We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:
https://www.opalswalk2dc.com/about
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/12/29/racist-mob-black-family-home-opal-lee/
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/opal-lee-1926/
https://www.biography.com/activists/a44213763/opal-lee-juneteenth-activist
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/habitat-for-humanity-rebuilding-opal-lees-childhood-home/
