SUNDAY June 19, 2022

“We’re not free until we’re all free.”

Opal Lee

County Line Magazine is full of stories of many amazing people from the region. Find them in our Upper East Side Texans section. Visit our calendar and Things To Do for events, exhibits, and shows. For more inspiration check out the eMagazine. — Lisa Tang

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Opal Lee Walks Juneteenth to Victory

As a child in Marshall, Texas, Opal Lee loved the playful joys of an elaborate annual summer community picnic at a local park. The older relatives called it “Juneteenth,” commemorating freedom for enslaved people. When she was 10 years old, Lee’s family moved to Fort Worth. Just two years later, she learned the harsh realities of racism firsthand as rioters vandalized and set fire to her home. READ MORE.

Lammar Wright, cornet and trumpet player, was born in Texarkana, Texas, on June 20, circa 1905. Influenced by the great New Orleans trumpeter Joe “King” Oliver, Wright’s style has been praised for its searing immediacy. READ MORE.

Shop Historic Downtown Canton

Beyond the few days of the monthly First Monday Trade Days, a visible revitalization to historic downtown Canton is welcoming shopping enthusiasts to experience its small-town charm anytime throughout the year. Visitors find plenty of choices for dining, shopping, a pocket park, and even overnight accommodations. Stores in downtown Canton offer a variety of items for all kinds of shopping tastes. READ MORE.

Mango salsa is delicious in tacos, on grilled chicken, tossed in a rice bowl, or in a shrimp foil packet — the possibilities are endless. READ MORE.