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Lee leads hundreds on freedom walk in Dallas Fort Worth
Opal Lee, the 97 year old organizer known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, led a 2.5 mile Freedom Walk from Fort Worth to Dallas drawing crowds who waved signs and chanted. The event marked Juneteenth with music and speeches as supporters described the day’s growing national recognition.
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