TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — This interview is with Opal Lee, Texas native who considered be the "Grandmother of Juneteenth".
She walked from Fort Worth to Washington DC in 2016, and she advocated for Juneteenth to be recognized as a national holiday — it was signed into law as the newest federal holiday in 2021.
Mrs. Lee came to visit Temple, Texas on Friday for the Miss 2024 Tri-County Pageant.
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The Pageant took place at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple. 10 girls gracefully stage showcasing talent, intellect, and beauty.
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2024 Miss Tri County Juneteenth Queen- Kyra Williams
Jr Miss Tri County Juneteenth Queen- Tiana Barlow
Lil Miss Tri County Juneteenth Queen- Wisdom Collins
2024 Tri County Juneteenth Pageant
2024 Miss Tri County Juneteenth Pageant
Tonya Chaplin
2024 Miss Tri County Juneteenth Pageant
Tonya Chaplin
2024 Miss Tri County Juneteenth Pageant
Tonya Chaplin
2024 Miss Tri County Juneteenth Pageant
Tonya Chaplin
2024 Miss Tri County Juneteenth Pageant
Tonya Chaplin
