A Graphic History of Juneteenth and the Woman Who Refused to Let It Go

A graphic history of Juneteenth and the woman who refused to let it go

Oni Press has just released a graphic biography on the origin story of Juneteenth, as told through the life of the woman most responsible for making it a national reality. First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth tells the story of Opal Lee, who has come to be known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth." — Read the rest The post A graphic history of Juneteenth and the woman who refused to let it go appeared first on Boing Boing.

An Exclusive Excerpt from ‘FIRST FREEDOM: THE STORY OF OPAL LEE AND JUNETEENTH,’ A Defining History of the Struggle to Recognize America’s Newest National Holiday

PORTLAND, OR (February 12, 2026) – On February 10, 2026, Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997, released First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth, the first-ever graphic novel dedicated to the history and origin of the Juneteenth holiday. This timely and topical 208-page biography chronicles the inspirational journey and resilient determination of Dr. O…