Opal Lee marks 100th birthday with Juneteenth museum groundbreaking

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What is the significance of Juneteenth?

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with an order declaring the freedom of enslaved people in the state, about two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Who is Opal Lee and why is she important?

Opal Lee is an activist known as the 'grandmother of Juneteenth.' She spent years advocating for the federal recognition of June 19 as a holiday. Her advocacy was instrumental in Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday in 2021.

What is the new museum dedicated to?

The new museum, planned for Fort Worth, Texas, is dedicated to telling the history of Juneteenth. It aims to preserve and share the story of the holiday that marks the end of slavery in the U.S.

What financial contribution was made to the museum project?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a donation of $3 million towards the construction of the Juneteenth museum and the creation of a genealogy center within it.