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Photos: ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee leads her annual two and a half mile Walk for Freedom

By Hasnain Abid KhanzadaJune 19, 2022 Dallas News No Comments3 Mins Read

Opal Lee (center) greets walkers before the 2022 Opal's Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June... — Opal Lee (center) greets walkers before the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. Lee, often referred to as the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ lead her annual two and a half miles walk, representing the number of years after the Emancipation Proclamation before enslaved people in Texas learned they were free.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Officials clear the way for Opal Lee to begin the 2022 Opal's Walk for Freedom on Saturday,... — Officials clear the way for Opal Lee to begin the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Walkers head up Pennsylvania Avenue after crossing IH-35W during the 2022 Opal's Walk for... — Walkers head up Pennsylvania Avenue after crossing IH-35W during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Walkers wipe away sweat during the 2022 Opal's Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022,... — Walkers wipe away sweat during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Opal Lee pushes one of her great granddaughters in a stroller as she leads walkers up... — Opal Lee pushes one of her great granddaughters in a stroller as she leads walkers up Pennsylvania Avenue during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

A family member hold a portable fan for Opal Lee during the 2022 Opal's Walk for Freedom on... — A family member hold a portable fan for Opal Lee during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Opal Lee pushes one of her great granddaughters in a stroller as she leads walkers up... — Opal Lee pushes one of her great granddaughters in a stroller as she leads walkers up Pennsylvania Avenue during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Opal Lee leads walkers up Pennsylvania Avenue during the 2022 Opal's Walk for Freedom on... — Opal Lee leads walkers up Pennsylvania Avenue during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Hundreds of walkers join Opal Lee during the 2022 Opal's Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June... — Hundreds of walkers join Opal Lee during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

A walker wears a t-shirt bearing General Order No. 3 during the 2022 Opal's Walk for Freedom... — A walker wears a t-shirt bearing General Order No. 3 during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom along Hemphill Street on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Opal Lee (center, bottom, wearing headband) leads hundreds of walkers along Hemphill Street... — Opal Lee (center, bottom, wearing headband) leads hundreds of walkers along Hemphill Street during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

A youngster holds a sign during the 2022 Opal's Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022,... — A youngster holds a sign during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

A Trinity Metro bus leads a caravan trailing walkers during the 2022 Opal's Walk for Freedom... — A Trinity Metro bus leads a caravan trailing walkers during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Volunteers hand out bottled water to walkers along Hemphill Street during the 2022 Opal's... — Volunteers hand out bottled water to walkers along Hemphill Street during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Opal Lee (center, bottom, wearing headband) leads hundreds of walkers along Hemphill Street... — Opal Lee (center, bottom, wearing headband) leads hundreds of walkers along Hemphill Street during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Democratic candidate for governor Beto O’Rourke (bottom right) joins hundreds participating... — Democratic candidate for governor Beto O’Rourke (bottom right) joins hundreds participating in the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Opal Lee (center, bottom, wearing headband under red and black umbrella) leads hundreds of... — Opal Lee (center, bottom, wearing headband under red and black umbrella) leads hundreds of walkers along Hemphill Street during the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Betty Blaylock finds shade under a Texas flag themed umbrella as she cheers the 2022 Opal's... — Betty Blaylock finds shade under a Texas flag themed umbrella as she cheers the 2022 Opal’s Walk for Freedom from the sidewalk along Hemphill Street on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Fort Worth. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

Photos: ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee leads her annual two and a half mile Walk for Freedom

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