Tag: Opal Lee

19 Jun, 2024

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and a Reflection on History

by Kamogelo Matsile
Juneteenth Emancipation Opal Lee American history

Juneteenth marks the day federal troops enforced the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas, ending slavery there. The holiday signifies true freedom, with events in various cities and recognition of activists like Opal Lee, who fought for its national acknowledgment.