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What is the name of the 98-year-old activist Biden called the "grandmother of Juneteenth"?
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Opal Lee walked from Fort Worth to Washington D.C. at age 89 to advocate for federal recognition, earning her the title "grandmother of Juneteenth." Biden honored her at the White House signing ceremo...
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