As we honor Juneteenth, let’s uplift the legacy of Ms. Opal Lee—an unstoppable force whose tireless advocacy helped make Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday. Her life’s work reminds us that progress is powered by persistence.
Her granddaughter, Dione Sims, will lead the annual Walk of Freedom this year in her place:
https://www.kwtx.com/.../opal-lee-grandmother-juneteenth.../
Learn more about Ms. Opal Lee’s incredible legacy here:
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american.../opal-lee-1926/