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Dr. Opal Lee lends voice to landmark study focused on Black women's health
By Brittney Johnson at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 18, 2026
· 4 min read
As North Texas prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, Dr. Opal Lee is championing a new cause. The Grandmother of Juneteenth helped lead the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Now, as she approaches her 100th birthday, the breast cancer survivor is using her voice to support a landmark...
Key takeaway Now, as she approaches her 100th birthday, the breast cancer survivor is using her voice to support a landmark research effort aimed at improving health outcomes for Black women.
Why this matters in Southlake News
Dr. Opal Lee's advocacy for the American Cancer Society's Voices of Black Women study resonates deeply in Southlake , where health disparities can have a profound impact on local families. As the study highlights, Black women in North Texas face significant barriers to healthcare, leading to worse outcomes from certain cancers. The fact that Black women are 38% more likely to die from breast cancer and twice as likely to die from uterine cancer is a stark reminder of the need for targeted research and community-based solutions. In Southlake, where community events and public health initiatives are vital to the city's well-being, Dr. Lee's voice can help amplify the importance of addressing these disparities. By supporting the Voices of Black Women study, Dr. Lee is once again using her platform to drive positive change, this time in the realm of public health, and her efforts have the potential to benefit local women and families for generations to come.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? As North Texas prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, Dr. Opal Lee is championing a new cause. The Grandmother of Juneteenth helped lead the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Now, as she approaches her 100th birthday, the breast cancer survivor is using her voice to support a landmark...
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