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TODAY #Vegas 4pm Ms. Opal Lee Grandmother of 
Juneteenth
and we present her to our city, our community, and our neighborhood. As our excitement spills over anticipating hearing her story, buying her book, and being in her presence, we host her at the new Marlon’s Closet and Bookstore located on the hostoric Westside of Las Vegas. They are on a 100 city tour to build our community beyond Juneteenth.Ms. Opal Lee is an American retired teacher, counselor, and activist in the movement to make Juneteenth a federally-recognized holiday. She is often described as the “grandmother of Juneteenth”. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed Senate Bill S. 475, making Juneteenth the eleventh federal holiday. Wikipedia
Born: October 7, 1926 (age 94 years), Marshall, TX
Education:Â Wiley College;Â North Texas State University
Known for:Â “Grandmother of Juneteenth”
Venue Location; @MarlonsClosetAndKafe is a new black owned retail boutique and bookstore in an area that rarely sees new for profit businesses opening. The Owner; Kenya , chose to open her business on the “black side of town” to reinvest in a community that she believes in and the people have supported her with great love and spending. Marlon’s Closet and Bookstore is located at 910 West Owens Ave., 89106
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