Black History Profile: 'Grandmother of Juneteenth'

Black History Profile: 'Grandmother of Juneteenth'

The story of Dr. Opal Lee, who championed making Juneteenth a federal holiday, is chronicled in a new graphic novel published today.

First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth Delivers the Origin Story of an American Holiday

As part of Black History Month, Oni Press is releasing a new biographical graphic novel called First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth. This book dramatizes the life and work of Dr. Opal Lee and reveals how the national holiday Juneteenth got its start. IGN can exclusively debut a new preview of First Freedom. Check it out in the slideshow gallery below:First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth is written by Angélique Roché…

Preview: First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth

The post Preview: First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth appeared first on Graphic Policy. Born on October 7, 1926, in Marshall, Texas, Opal Lee grew up in a racially divided America and dedicated her life to overcoming the obstacles presented therein.

Fanbase Press Interviews Angélique Roché on the Graphic Novel Biography, ‘First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth,’ with Oni Press - Fanbasepress

The following is an interview with journalist, producer, and author Angélique Roché regarding the release of the graphic novel biography, First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth, with Oni Press. In this interview, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with Roché about her shared creative process in bringing Dr. Lee’s life-long work in advocacy and activism to life on the page, the ideas and messages that she hopes will re…

ComicBuzz Chats With Angélique Roché

With the release of First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth graphic novel today from Oni Press, we are delighted to be joined by Angélique Roché. Angélique is a writer, journalist, and professor. Angélique is joined by Alvin Epps, Millicent Monroe, Bex Glendining, Alexis Bennett and Andworld Design on the First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth graphic novel.   Hi Angélique, it’s so wonderful to have you here with us. Cou…