Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, Won't Lead Her Annual Walk for Freedom in North Texas: Latest

Who is Opal Lee? 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' to skip Walk for Freedom march this year

In May last year, Opal Lee was awarded the Medal of Freedom, recognizing her pivotal role in establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday in the US.

Opal Lee Walk for Freedom returns in Fort Worth - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Local 10 Special Report: Freedom Day in Florida

Local 10 anchor Calvin Hughes hosts a special report highlighting a tradition honored for nearly 150 years right here in the Sunshine State -- “Emancipation Day,” or “Freedom Day” in Florida. The Local 10 special report also highlights Opal Lee, a retired teacher and counselor, who advocated for decades to make Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday.

East Texas native Opal Lee helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday

Marshall native, national gem and Fort Worth treasure Opal Lee is affectionately revered as “The Grandmother of Juneteenth.” She helped make June 19 a federal holiday and has worked for change.

Meet Opal Lee, the 'grandmother of the movement' to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

Opal Lee walked from Texas to Washington, D.C., to bring attention to Juneteenth.

Opal Lee, grandmother of Juneteenth, won't lead her annual Walk for Freedom in North Texas: Latest

Opal Lee, "The Grandmother of Juneteenth," will not participate in this year's Walk for Freedom after her recent hospitalization.