Opal Lee
African-American retired teacher, counselor, and activist
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Born 1926 · age 100United States
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Updated 2026-08-03
Opal Lee is an American retired teacher, counselor, and activist who was a leader in the movement to make Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday. She is often described as the "grandmother of Juneteenth".
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