I'm so angry, because stuff I should have learned through many years of school or the MSM is only coming to me now.
I knew about Opal Lee, and I'm glad she got to see her effort to make Juneteenth a national holiday come to fruition under President Biden. My partner works for the feds and got this year's Juneteenth off as a federal holiday. May it always be so, despite what that monster in the WH is attempting to do, which is erase the truth, change history, and hide his own crimes--with plenty of support from a political party willing to commit crimes to stay in power.
THE TRUTH WILL OUT. I only hope I live long enough to see it.
Really enjoyed learning Opal Lee’s story (did she really walk from Texas to DC at age 90?!), but FYI the « recently » bit in the part about her getting the house made it confusing to read (seems like she just got the house tho it was two years ago). You might want to edit that part…
A wonderful article about a real patriotic American. Patriotism isn't desecrating the flag by wearing it, it isn't shouting "USA! USA! USA!" at sporting events, and it's not defiling the Capitol because you can't accept that your guy lost an election. It's doing what is right, and persevering as best you can, no matter the odds. Thank you Opal Lee!
I'm so angry, because stuff I should have learned through many years of school or the MSM is only coming to me now.
I knew about Opal Lee, and I'm glad she got to see her effort to make Juneteenth a national holiday come to fruition under President Biden. My partner works for the feds and got this year's Juneteenth off as a federal holiday. May it always be so, despite what that monster in the WH is attempting to do, which is erase the truth, change history, and hide his own crimes--with plenty of support from a political party willing to commit crimes to stay in power.
THE TRUTH WILL OUT. I only hope I live long enough to see it.
Great essay, Stephen!
Really enjoyed learning Opal Lee’s story (did she really walk from Texas to DC at age 90?!), but FYI the « recently » bit in the part about her getting the house made it confusing to read (seems like she just got the house tho it was two years ago). You might want to edit that part…
An American Hero, and a great way to celebrate Juneteenth is honoring her.
A wonderful article about a real patriotic American. Patriotism isn't desecrating the flag by wearing it, it isn't shouting "USA! USA! USA!" at sporting events, and it's not defiling the Capitol because you can't accept that your guy lost an election. It's doing what is right, and persevering as best you can, no matter the odds. Thank you Opal Lee!
It’s sad to realize that the orange jerk eliminated both Juneteenth and MLK day in 2025, making HIS birthday a holiday instead.
He keeps trying to whitewash history but like Miss Opal, people cannot and should not forget the ugly part of this nations growth.
They can take down the history but it will always remain part of the fabric of our country
We simply cannot keep taking one step forward and two steps back.
I watched some of the ceremony for the Obama library and was reminded of what a sweet change he was and still is.
Let’s hold onto that hope still and actively fight to never let it happen again.
Thank you! What a great American!💜