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Opal Lee, as told to David Hochman

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Retired teacher Opal Lee, 95, lives in Fort Worth, Texas. On June 18 she will lead a multicity fund-raising walk called Opal’s Walk for Freedom.

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Meet the Grandmother of Juneteenth
Retired teacher Opal Lee, 95, shares how she sparked the movement that turned a cherished tradition into our newest national holiday. Plus: free online event!
By Opal Lee, as told to David Hochman
, June 10, 2022
2 Min Read