The incredible journey of activist Opal Leeknown as the Grandmother of Juneteenthis brought to life in this biographical graphic novel that not only explores Opals remarkable path but the history of the holiday of Juneteenth itself.From the 1860s to Ms. Opals childhood home from her years as a teacher to the White House The First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth seeks to give readers an insight into the history behind one of the central figures in the creation of Americas newest federal holiday Juneteenth. Born in 1926 Opal Lee grew up in a racially divided America and dedicated her life to overcoming the obstacles presented therein. A lifelong educator Ms. Opal has been a community activist all her life and would take on the movement to celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth not just as a holiday but as a symbol of comprehensive freedom for all people. Ms. Opals life personifies the fight for everyday freedom that leads to lasting change. As the Grandmother of Juneteenth says There is so much more to do. Written by acclaimed journalist producer and author Anglique Roch (My Super Hero is Black) and drawn by a trio of talented artistsincluding Alvin Epps (I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005: A Graphic Novel) Bex Glendining (the upcoming On Starlit Shores) and rising star Millicent MonroeThe First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth promises to illuminate the life of a singular woman and the history of a momentous holiday with additional back matter providing more insights into Juneteenths history and the making of this graphic novel tribute.