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Join us for a conversation between Opal Lee, the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” and Sedrick Huckaby, who painted her portrait. Lee is the retired teacher, counselor and activist who led the push to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition finalist Huckaby portrays his friend in a life-sized oil painting. Sitting at her dining room table, she seems to welcome viewers to join her in conversation.
Image Credit: Opal Lee (detail) by Sedrick Huckaby (born 1975). Oil on canvas, 2023. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Acquired through the generosity of Sasha and Edward P. Bass.
