Presidential Medal of Freedom
Opal Lee, often referred to as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” has been honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States. This accolade comes as recognition of her tireless efforts in activism, particularly her pivotal role in making Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday. At 96 years old, Lee’s remarkable […]
World-renowned gymnast Simone Biles was 1 of 16 honorees, to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Biles is the youngest person to receive the honor. Accourding to the White House, Biles was honored as a “prominent advocate for athletes’ mental health and safety, children in the foster care system, and victims of sexual assault,”. Biles […]
Movie Legend Sidney Poitier, the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Actor, has died at 94. Bahamas Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell confirmed to CBS News. Mitchell was told of Poitier’s death by the family but had no other details. Poitier’s life was a series of “firsts.” In 1958, he was the first […]
On the 52nd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination (April 4, 1968), Rev. Lowery’s family gathered for his small, private graveside service at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, GA. Lowery worked with King to start the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Lowery’s casket was carried in a horse-drawn caisson that was attended by men wearing top […]
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