Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free
The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
By Alice Faye Duncan
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 18 minutes
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Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her...
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