Opal Lee announced freedom for slaves in Texas and led efforts to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
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Updated Jun 19
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What happened
Opal Lee announced freedom for slaves in Texas and led efforts to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Current examination of Juneteenth commercialization by Jared Ball.1 source
Opal Lee's efforts to recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday in Texas.1 source
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The entities involved
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Texas
state of the United States of America
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Opal Lee
African-American retired teacher, counselor, and activist
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