Juneteenth Grandmother Opal Lee Released from Hospital Ahead of Annual Walk
WFAAJune 7, 20251 min316 views
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- 📌 Opal Lee, known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, is expected to be released from an Ohio hospital.
- 💬 Her granddaughter, Dion Sims, confirmed that Lee is in good spirits and doing well, though details about her admission remain private.
- ⏳ The news comes less than three weeks before her annual Juneteenth Walk for Freedom.
Opal Lee's Advocacy for Juneteenth
- ✊ At 98 years old, Opal Lee is a significant figure in the civil rights movement.
- 🗓️ She dedicated decades to advocating for Juneteenth to be recognized as a national holiday.
- 🕊️ Juneteenth commemorates the day enslaved people in the United States learned of their freedom.
Public Support and Future Plans
- ❤️ Lee expressed gratitude for the public's concern and well wishes via a Facebook post.
- 🎤 Reporters are working to gather more information on her condition and her ability to attend her upcoming walk in person.
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