Opal Lee's Walk For Freedom brings large crowds to Fair Park

The walk, hosted by the Opal Lee, is 2.5 miles long, to recognize the 2.5 years it took for the news and enforcement of freedom to reach the enslaved people in Texas.

[@OhNoSweetie...]

Wonderful!God bless you, Dr Opal✝️

[@kathimeci5179]

It’s people like Opal Lee that make this world a better place. I loathe what she and her family went through and what they lost when her home was destroyed and stolen. I’m ecstatic for her today. Her home should become a National Monument as a reminder to how resilient people can be and so that we never forget the animalistic ways of racists. I look up to you, Ms Lee. Enjoy your new home at your old home.

[@casamequite]

Nobody just handed you freedom! I'm so thankful that hundreds of thousands of soldiers who never owned slaves marched into battle under the American Flag to fight and die for your freedom. Let's add a moment of silence in thanksgiving to God for these brave souls to each Juneteenth celebration! Show some gratitude!

[@pricseshollylopez3313]

Did everyone forget that the Chinese were slaves here also the native Americans, who do you think build the railroads Chinese slaves HELLO!!!! Can any one say remembers all the other slaves that wanted freedom too not just African Americans.... They were not the only racis to be ship over here for slavery.......Please try to remember the real history of slavery it wasn't just black.......