Memphis, Tennessee Oct 11, 2020 (Issuewire.com) - WHAT: Ms. Opal Lee, social impact leader and ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’, is visiting Memphis, Tennessee to engage in a range of activities that aim to educate Americans about the importance of making June 19 a national holiday. Watch Ms. Opal’s address here.
WHEN AND WHERE:
Friday, October 16:
- 11 am – 12:30 pm: Ms. Opal is available for interviews.
- 1 pm – 3 pm: Ms. Opal is hosting a community discussion session and providing signings of her book Juneteenth a Children’s Story at The Commons on Merton 258 N. Merton St.
- 4 pm – 6p m: Ms. Opal is available for interviews.
Saturday, October 17:
- 9:30 am – 11:30 am: A Juneteenth meet-and-greet and education event is being held at the farmers market at the First Congregational Church, 1000 Cooper St, Memphis. Ms. Opal will share key Juneteenth messages and her book will be available for signing.
Sunday, October 18:
- 11 am – 2 pm: Ms. Opal is available for interviews.
ABOUT MS. OPAL LEE
Website: www.opalswalk2dc.com/
Detailed press kit: https://adobe.ly/3hs3jg0
Get involved! Sign Ms. Opal’s petition to make Juneteenth a national holiday: www.juneteenth.us
Media Contact
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