5.5K views · 42 reactions | READY, SET, READ!! This week, we're diving into "Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth," by Alice Faye Duncan. This inspirational book tells the story of activist Opal Lee who fought to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Uncover the true meaning of freedom as we turn pages together in this literary gem!   Read along: https://youtu.be/QcIziKbs510 | Memphis-Shelby County Schools - MSCS | Facebook

1.7K views · 65 reactions | Do you know the fascinating story of female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read who disguised themselves as men to take to sea? Learn more about LGBTQ+ histories: rmg.co.uk/LGBT #LGBTHistoryMonth | Royal Museums Greenwich | Facebook

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were female pirates at a time when the idea of women committing such significant crimes was so unusual that the admiralty didn't know what to do with them. When the pair went on trial, things became even more complicated after some shocking admissions were made. #PiratesBehindTheLegends is now streaming on Disney . | National Geographic History