Opal Lee Celebrates New Home on Historical Juneteenth Site
Nearly 85 years after a racist mob destroyed her family's home, Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' marks a milestone with a new home on the same land.
- In 1939, a racist mob in Fort Worth, Texas, forced Opal Lee's family from their home, a site now reclaimed for her new residence.
- Opal Lee, a pivotal figure in making Juneteenth a national holiday, participated in a wall-raising ceremony for her new home on March 21, 2024.
- Habitat for Humanity gifted the land back to Lee, and alongside donations, a new home is being constructed for her.
- The new home is expected to be move-in ready by June 19, 2024, coinciding with Juneteenth and the 85th anniversary of the original incident.
- Lee's journey from victim of racial violence to celebrated community activist underscores the importance of resilience and advocacy.
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