Opal Lee, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' Recovers After Health Scare

Opal Lee's Health Update

• 💖 Opal Lee, the 98-year-old "Grandmother of Juneteenth," is recovering well after a minor medical emergency in Cincinnati.
• ✨ Her granddaughter assures everyone that Miss Opal is in great spirits and doing just fine.

Juneteenth Celebrations and Advocacy

• 🗓️ The health scare occurred during the start of month-long Juneteenth celebrations, a cause Lee has passionately advocated for.
• ✍️ She previously collected 1.6 million signatures to help make Juneteenth a national holiday.
• 🚶‍♀️ Lee's annual signature freedom walk encourages others to participate and share their support on social media.

National Juneteenth Museum

• 🏛️ Miss Opal is also a strong supporter of the National Juneteenth Museum and its mission to share the story of emancipation.
• 🌍 The museum aims to impact not just Fort Worth but the entire nation.

Upcoming Events and Continued Strength

• 🍳 Upon returning to Fort Worth, Miss Opal plans to help launch various month-long Juneteenth events, starting with an ecumenical breakfast of prayer.
• 💪 Her granddaughter hopes these events will demonstrate that Miss Opal is still going strong and reassure the public.