06/19/2026
For generations, Black communities kept the spirit and history of Juneteenth alive. Dr. Opal Lee made it her mission to carry it onto the national stage.
At 89 years old, she began walking 2.5 miles to symbolize the two-and-a-half years it took for freedom to reach enslaved people in Texas. She marched, organized, educated, and advocated tirelessly for Juneteenth to receive national recognition.
As we celebrate today, we give thanks to the elders who have carried our freedom and this fight forward.
Happy Juneteenth, y’all. 🙌🏽
