The Grandmother of Juneteenth sends special plea to Fort Worth residents to show up for her 'Walk for Freedom' in Dallas
"Fort Worth needs to be in Dallas, where we walk together for that two-and-a-half-mile walk," said Ms. Opal,"Don't let me get on my arthritic knees begging you to go to Dallas. I expect to see you." It's taking place in Fair Park on June 15 with three laps around the MLK, Jr. Community Center campus.
"In 2026, the country turns 250 years old," Dione Sims said,"The goal is to put Juneteenth on a trajectory that gets the visibility of the country, so they understand the significance and relevance of Juneteenth and the fact that Opal's walk for freedom is for everybody. It's part of a greater plan for the unifying and healing of the nation.""Juneteenth family reunion weekend kicks off on Friday the 14th and we've got the educational component of Juneteenth.