A framed portrait of Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," is displayed in the foreground, with promotional text about her 100th birthday and a fundraising campaign for affordable homes in the background.

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! On November 20, 2022, the Empowerment Community Development Corporation had the distinct honor of hosting Mrs. Opal Lee, the beloved &quot;Grandmother of Juneteenth,&quot; as the keynote speaker for our inaugural Distinguished Lecture Series. During her visit, the City of Tyler officially proclaimed November 20, 2022, as &quot;Opal Lee Day.&quot; Mrs. Lee also graciously signed 100 commemorative prints celebrating this historic occasion. Now, as Mrs. Opal Lee prepares to celebrate her 100th birthday on October 7, 2026, you have an opportunity to own an authentic piece of American history. Only a limited number of signed prints remain. 🎉 Suggested Donation: $100 Your donation will help support: 🏡 Making Affordable Homes a Reality 🏛️ The Texas African American Museum Celebrate the remarkable legacy of a national treasure while investing in affordable housing, preserving history, and strengthening our community. Get your signed print before they&#39;re gone! #OpalLee100 #GrandmotherOfJuneteenth #OwnAPieceOfHistory #EmpowermentCDC #MakingAffordableHomesAReality #TexasAfricanAmericanMuseum #TylerTexas #Juneteenth #Legacy #CommunityImpact

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OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! On November 20, 2022, the Empowerment Community Development Corporation had the distinct honor of hosting Mrs. Opal Lee, the beloved "Grandmother of Juneteenth," as the keynote speaker for our inaugural Distinguished Lecture Series. During her visit, the City of Tyler officially proclaimed November 20, 2022, as "Opal Lee Day." Mrs. Lee also graciously signed 100 commemorative prints celebrating this historic occasion. Now, as Mrs. Opal Lee prepares to celebrate her 100th birthday on October 7, 2026, you have an opportunity to own an authentic piece of American history. Only a limited number of signed prints remain. 🎉 Suggested Donation: $100 Your donation will help support: 🏡 Making Affordable Homes a Reality 🏛️ The Texas African American Museum Celebrate the remarkable legacy of a national treasure while investing in affordable housing, preserving history, and strengthening our community. Get your signed print before they're gone! #OpalLee100 #GrandmotherOfJuneteenth #OwnAPieceOfHistory #EmpowermentCDC #MakingAffordableHomesAReality #TexasAfricanAmericanMuseum #TylerTexas #Juneteenth #Legacy #CommunityImpact

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