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Southern Methodist University
Opal Lee: 97-year-old ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ to receive 8th honorary doctorate
Renowned civil rights activist Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at Southern Methodist University’s commencement ceremony on May 11. This will be the 97-year-old’s eighth honorary doctorate. SMU President R. Gerald Turner noted in a statement, “Having Ms. Lee join us at commencement…
