What you may not know about the ‘Father of Juneteenth’ Al Edwards
Though Juneteenth is now recognized across the country, many people don’t know the story behind the man partially responsible for it being a federal holiday.Though Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” brought national attention to the holiday through her advocacy — including 2.5-mile commemorative walks in the Lone Star State — Texas State Rep. Al Edwards, known to many as the “Father of Juneteenth,” masterminded the legislative victory. President Joe Biden, who signed Juneteenth into law as a […]
