Opal's Walk for Freedom - Dallas, TX

We are excited to have you join us for Opal's Walk for Freedom! To ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience, here are some important details to keep in mind before you go:

Pre-Walk Shirt Pick-up Times & Locations:

Saturday, June 15 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus during Empowering You event

300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Monday, June 17 - 4:00 M - 7:00 PM

Fort Worth Assoc. Of Federated Women's Club

1050 Evans Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Tuesday, June 18 - 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Lorenzo Hotel Dallas

1011 S Akard St, Dallas, TX 75215

Parking:

• Please refer to the designated parking areas near the event venue. Please enter at the Gate #5. Parking attendants will be available to guide you.
• Ensure that you follow all parking regulations and avoid blocking driveways or emergency access points.

Check-In Process:

• Walkers must register on RaceRoster prior to the event. Please make sure you have completed your registration online.
• Onsite registrations will be available for those who haven't registered in advance. Please arrive early if you need to register onsite.
• Upon check-in, you will receive your commemorative shirt. We kindly ask that all participants wear their shirts during the walk.
• Groups are encouraged to wear matching attire or customize their shirts to showcase their unity and spirit.

Walkers Staging:

• Walkers will be divided into different sections for a smooth and organized start.
• Line up will be as follows:
  • Dr. Opal and VIPs
  • Groups
  • Individual Walkers
  • Big Vehicles
  • Vehicle Parade

Vehicle Staging:

• Participants with vehicles taking part in the event will have a designated staging area across from the African American Museum. Please follow the instructions provided by the event staff.
• Vehicle Staging in lot 4A

The Route:

• The walk route will be clearly marked and staffed with volunteers to guide you along the way.
• We kindly request that all participants stay within the designated route for safety and organizational purposes.

Community Refreshments After:

• Following the walk, join us for a community after-party at Fair Park Details will be provided at the event.
• Powered by Krogers

Smile, You're on Camera:

• This event will be live-streamed, and cameras will be capturing the memorable moments throughout the walk.
• We encourage you to smile and enjoy the experience. Your participation grants Unity Unlimited, Inc. full rights to the use of your likeness and may be featured in event coverage.

Follow and Tag Us:

• We invite you to follow and tag us on social media with your content from the event. We would love to share your experience and celebrate together.
  • Social Media: Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
• Use our official event hashtags to connect with the larger community.
  • Hashtags: #OpalsWalkForFreedom #Juneteenth #WalkForUnity

Ms. Opal is a voice of history with a message for the future. Many consider her the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” but if you ask her who she is, she will tell you she’s “just a little old lady in tennis shoes getting in everybody’s business.”

The Legend

at 89 years old she started her walking campaign for Juneteenth holiday awareness and launched an online petition that garnered 1.6 million signatures in support of the very idea. On June 17, 2021 she was present at the White House when President Biden signed the Juneteenth Independence Day Act that established June 19th of every year a national holiday.

At 96 years old, Dr. Opal Lee is still determined to see the Juneteenth national holiday be a reflective point of the year where we ask "Are we free yet?" because as she puts it "None of us are free if we're not all free." Conducting her annual walk all over the country will remind us to check the progress we've made.

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