Bill Lee actually said...

I just have to say, it`s personal for me also, because my grandfather who helped raise me in Texas, was born in Galveston, Texas, in 1875 and my great grandmother, Fanny Wilson, was enslaved in around Galveston and one of the small towns. So this is really a major deal.

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Barbara Lee reflects on her personal connection to Juneteenth and the importance of recognizing African-American history.

06/17/2021

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