Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett and Vice Chairman Linda Capps drape a blanket on the shoulders of the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Opal Lee. Chairman Barrett said, “The giving of a blanket carries more than just the giving of a gift. If you’re given a blanket, in Potawatomi tradition it means that we’re going to keep your memory warm in our hearts from now on.” Lee kept the blanket on throughout the rest of the event. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell
CPN Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett
OBU President Dr. Heath Thomas
Avedis Foundation CEO, Kathy Laster
Ms. Opal Lee speaks to the crowd about freedom and history. She said, “If people can be taught to hate, they can be taught to love.” Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell
Opal Lee is known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. On Saturday, Aug. 20, she spoke about Juneteenth at a public event hosted by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation at the Cultural Heritage Center.
Opal Lee is not only a national figure, but as of Saturday morning, she is a finalist for the Nobel Prize. The Countywide & Sun looked for a list of all the nominees. It is a non-pub...
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