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Let’s Talk About It with Dr. Opal Lee

May 17 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM JST

Join us and meet the amazing woman known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” Ms. Opal Lee was present when President Joe Biden signed the bill that established “Juneteenth” as a federal holiday after her successful walking campaign and online petition that garnered over 1.5 million signatures for Juneteenth holiday awareness. She has received seven honorary doctorates, has been named 2021 Texan of the Year by the Dallas Morning News editorial board, the 2021 Unsung Hero of the Pandemic, Fort Worth Inc.’s 2022 Person of the Year, is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and most recently became the second African American to have her portrait hung in the Texas State Senate.

Details

Date:
May 17
Time:
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM JST
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Organizer

Legacy Foundation Japan
Phone
+81 90 6483 3613
Email
Info@legacyfoundationjapan.com
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Venue

Legacy Lounge
2-8-10 Azabujuban Patio Azabujuban Bldg 9F
Minato-ku, Tokyo 1060045 Japan
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Phone
09064833613
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