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The Grandmother of Juneteenth, Dr. Opal Lee, turns 100

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9:07 PM · 1 min read

The Grandmother of Juneteenth, Dr. Opal Lee, turns 100 — WTSP Entertainment Tampa Bay, Venice Arts news — Image: WTSP Entertainment Tampa Bay

Celebrating her 100th birthday, a Texas woman known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" reflects on her journey.

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