Opal Lee and what it means to be free : the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth /
Opal Lee and what it means to be free : the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth /
ISBN:9781400231256
Call Number:E DUN
Author:Duncan, Alice
Title:Opal Lee and what it means to be free :
SubTitle:the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth /
Responsibility:Alice Duncan
Variable title:The true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth
Publish City:Nashville, Tennessee :
Publisher:Tommy Nelson,
Publish Date:2022
Physical Desc.:32 pages
Summary:The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that most Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all
Subject : Personal:Lee, Opal, 1926-
Subject : Topical:Enslaved persons Emancipation
Subject : Topical:Celebrations Patriotic Holidays
Subject : Topical:Women Biography
Subject : Geographic name:African Americans Social life and customs