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‘Act of healing’: Church’s donation will help Grandmother of Juneteenth amplify Black voices

By Deseret News · October 9, 2026 · 1 min read
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World ‘Act of healing’: Church’s donation to help Grandmother of Juneteenth amplify Black voices Why President Dallin H. MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View Comments Share Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," thanks the Church of Jesus Christ for a $3 million donation to the planned National Juneteenth Museum at an event in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct.

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