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D comes from a world vastly different from their safe Queens neighborhood

into a “town” for wealthy black professionals and craftsmen that would become known as “the Black Wall Street

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HeÕs been bad since he can remember

it includes prompts for mindfulness and affirmations to build emotional intelligence: "I am grateful because I am loved

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth Cover:Hardcover D comes from a worldBooklist starred review Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate "freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth