Opal Lee

Opal Lee 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".... Wikipedia

• Born:  October 7, 1926, Marshall, Texas, U.S.
• Age:  99 years
• Education:  Wiley College (BA), North Texas State University (MA)
• Occupation:  Activist, Counselor
• Known for:  "Grandmother of Juneteenth"
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo