President Biden recently announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is awarded to civilians who have made significant contributions to the United States. This year, 19 recipients were selected to honor his outstanding achievements. Among these notable figures is Medgar Wiley Evers, who fought in World War II and was honored posthumously for his dedication to civil rights and racial equality in Mississippi. included. He was assassinated by a white supremacist in 1963. In the years following his death, his wife Marley Evers continued to advance causes that furthered his legacy.
This highest honor encompasses national prosperity, security and values, and promotes world peace and global engagement. What makes this even more powerful is President Biden's wisdom in working together to shape the world for a better tomorrow. We admire seeing Black people in leadership positions, consistently working hard and tenaciously to connect communities and services. He has three exceptional black people that we truly admire. They continue to make great strides toward their goals and make the world a better place for our community.
Here are three recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom who are making it happen.
James E. Clyburn
James, a former educator and former U.S. congressman from South Carolina, played a key role in securing President Biden's 2020 nomination. He transformed his country and made the world a better place.
Opal Lee
She is being recognized for her efforts as an educator and activist to make Juneteenth in 2021 a national and federal holiday celebrating the end of slavery. She has the nickname “Juneteenth Grandma.”
Clarence B. Jones
Clarence is a well-known figure in the field of the civil rights movement, as he was a prominent lawyer who played a key role in drafting Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. . Throughout his career, he worked tirelessly to uphold Dr. King's legacy and remained a vocal advocate against hatred and racism.
