Episode

'Grandmother of Juneteenth' celebrates freedom, 2.5 miles at a time

Podcast: All Things Considered
Published: Jun 19, 2026
Duration seconds: 247
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Opal Lee is known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talked with her in 2024 about her activism, and her hopes for the future.