At 99 years young, Opal Lee continues to inspire as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth"

At 99 years young, #OpalLee continues to inspire as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth." A proud Wiley College (now University) graduate, educator, activist & recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, she spent decades advocating for 6/19 to be recognized as a national holiday. pic.twitter.com/fBte094uhb

— HBCU Alum (@hbcualum) June 19, 2026

Today, we honor the resilience, strength, and freedom of Black Americans. As we celebrate Juneteenth, we remain committed to championing unity, excellence, and progress on and off the field. ✊🏾✨#FeartheClaws #WhereWinnersThrive #GoForthInspired #Juneteenth2026 pic.twitter.com/zzD80FYJsc

— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) June 19, 2026