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1:24:41Now PlayingIt is still not clear if Dr. Opal Lee, often called the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," will embark on her annual 2.5-mile walk on Thursday, June 19 in Fort Worth.
The walk is a symbolic gesture recognizing the 2 1/2 years it took for news of freedom to reach enslaved people in Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation. The walk is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Now a national holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States. Lee, at 96 years old, and her organization, Unity Unlimited, continue these walks to emphasize that "freedom is for everyone."
Dr. Opal Lee launched her walking campaign for Juneteenth awareness at the age of 89, initiating an online petition that garnered 1.6 million signatures. Her efforts culminated on June 17, 2021, when she was present at the White House as President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19 as a federal holiday.
Despite the national recognition, Lee remains resolute in her mission. She views the Juneteenth national holiday as a time for reflection, urging people to ask, "Are we free yet?" As she often says, "None of us are free if we're not all free." Her continued walks across the country serve as a powerful reminder to assess the progress made toward true universal freedom. She modestly describes herself as "just a little old lady in tennis shoes getting in everybody’s business."
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