Donald Trump, Opal Lee and Juneteenth

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.
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.
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.
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Which Stars Will Join Kendrick Lamar at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show? These Rumors Could Be True ...
On Feb. 9, Kendrick Lamar will take over New Orleans to perform for the 2025 Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. And while we know he could very well perform the entire 13-minute set by himself, he and ...
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City of Columbia plans Juneteenth Grant workshop
The workshop will be held 5:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Walton Building, 300 S. Providence Road. The application is open on CoMo.gov, and paper applications can be found at the Daniel Boone City Building, the ...
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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5 Ugly Abraham Lincoln Facts No One Likes to Talk About
Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we celebrate his essential contributions to our country, let's ...
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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 ...