A graphic history of Juneteenth and the woman who refused to let it go

Oni Press has just released a graphic biography on the origin story of Juneteenth, as told through the life of the woman most responsible for making it a national reality.

First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth tells the story of Opal Lee, who has come to be known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” The book recounts her life from growing up…