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NMAAHC celebration honors ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ Opal Lee while inspiring a new generation 

The National Museum of African American History and Culture marked Juneteenth with a day of storytelling, music, cultural activities and conversations about freedom, while paying tribute to Opal Lee and her role in making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Families from across the country visited the museum to deepen their understanding of Black history, with parents, educators and community leaders emphasizing the importance of passing that history to younger generations.

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