Posted on Jun 17, 2022

Celebrating Juneteenth with the 95-year-old woman who helped make it a national holiday

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Opal Lee is walking this weekend to mark the effective end of slavery. The 95-year-old walked in places all around the country for years to help establish this national holiday on June 19 to commemorate history and celebrate freedom.

Celebrating Juneteenth with the 95-year-old woman who helped make it a national holiday

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Celebrating Juneteenth with the 95-year-old woman who helped make it a national holiday

Celebrating Juneteenth with the 95-year-old woman who helped make it a national holiday

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