McKinney Black History Month LECTURE SERIES - Dr. Opal Lee

111 North Tennessee Street,McKinney TX 75069

02 February, 2023

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Lecture Feb 2nd at 6 pm with Dr. Opal LeeSee all McKinney Black History Month Events.ABOUT OPAL LEE:​Dr. Opal Lee was born October 7, 1926 and is an American retired teacher, counselor, and activist in the movement to make Juneteenth a federally-recognized holiday. She is often described as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth". On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed Senate Bill S. 475, making Juneteenth the eleventh federal holiday.