# Opal Lee
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opal lee (born October 7, 1926) 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.
Interview with Dione Sims, Candidate for Texas Congressional District 25
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Gina Keating talks with Dione Sims, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ 25th Congressional District, during the Young County Democratic Party’s Beans ’n Jeans gathering in Graham on July 20, 2026.
Sims is a longtime educator, pastor and community activist who worked alongside her g…
Live from CultureCon: Change the Song in Your Head with Claude Silver
Sometimes the most important leadership shift starts with changing the song in your own head.
Live from CultureCon 2026, Dr. Rod Berger sits down with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, USA Today bestselling author of “Be Yourself at Work”, and a pioneer of people-first leadership. Cla…
The End of Republican Majority, FWISD Takeover, and The State of Local Media
SHORT STORY 1: Republicans are scared
Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention
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Tarrant County mentione…
An Interview with Dione Sims for Congress TX-25
We spoke with Dione Sims, the granddaughter of Opal Lee, about her run for Congress in Texas' 25th Congressional District.https://dionesimsforcongress.com/
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Dione Sims Interview: Texas Redistricting, Rural Healthcare and Congressional District 25
Opal Lee’s granddaughter Dione Sims discusses her TX-25 congressional campaign, Texas redistricting, rural healthcare and why constituent access shapes her priorities.
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"No Power Is Ever Given" — 5 Texas Democrats Running in 2026
"No power is ever given. It is always demanded." That's Matthias Early, running for the Texas House the same year his father runs for Congress. Also here: a city councilman chasing a newly redrawn open seat, Opal Lee's granddaughter taking Juneteenth to Congress, and a Houston broker betting on "pu…
DMN Morning Debrief: Opal Lee turns 100. Here's how the 'grandmother of Juneteenth' will celebrate
In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, students are initiating alternatives regarding AI and screen time, a political terror threat investigation, and. Plus, the centennial celebration of civil rights leader Opal Lee..
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The grandmother of Juneteenth turns 100; Why insurance costs are rising for childcare centers
Opal Lee, known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, turns 100 years old today. KERA's Arts and Culture reporter Marcheta Fornoff sat down with us to talk about her legacy. Also, insurance costs are rising sharply for childcare centers. One reason has to do with laws meant to help survivors of childho…
Kitchen Briefs - October 7, 2026 PM
Kitchen Briefs - October 7, 2026 PM
Houthis attacks on two Saudi airports have killed 4 people, including 2 women and injured 36
The US embassy has issued a security alert in Saudi Arabia’s capitol of Riyadh
Saudi Arabia has asked Trump and Hegseth for military assistance and strikes but was told …
Live from CultureCon: Build a Human Business with Glenn Bostock
Episode Title: Live from CultureCon: Build a Human Business with Glenn Bostock
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Some of the best leaders aren’t shaped by fitting in. They’re shaped by remembering exactly what it felt like not to.
Live from CultureCon 2026, Dr. Rod Berger sits down with Glenn Bostock, founder a…
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