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First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth
208 pages, Hardcover
Published February 10, 2026
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Angelique Roche
39 books7 followersDr. A. Angélique Roché, JD. LL.M. is an author, researcher, journalist, educator, and professional host from New Orleans, LA.
She is an adjunct professor at Xavier University of Louisiana, teaching Black Press and African American Rhetoric and Culture, and served as the Religion and Public Life Fellow for Arts and Popular Culture at the Harvard Divinity School from 2024 to 2025.
A multi-hyphenate storyteller, her work sits at the crossroads of history, current events, and their impact on pop culture. Her first graphic novel, "Trinity City" #1, a collaborative Afrofuturist community-based project, debuted in 2023. Her upcoming graphic novel, "First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth," will be released in February 2026. She is the co-author of Marvel Entertainment and Simon & Schuster Gallery Books’ "My Super Hero is Black."
A lifelong learner, Angélique earned a Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism from Southern University and A&M College, a Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center, and a Master of Laws from GWU Law School. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Library and Information Science, with a concentration in archival studies and historic preservation from Louisiana State University.
She is an adjunct professor at Xavier University of Louisiana, teaching Black Press and African American Rhetoric and Culture, and served as the Religion and Public Life Fellow for Arts and Popular Culture at the Harvard Divinity School from 2024 to 2025.
A multi-hyphenate storyteller, her work sits at the crossroads of history, current events, and their impact on pop culture. Her first graphic novel, "Trinity City" #1, a collaborative Afrofuturist community-based project, debuted in 2023. Her upcoming graphic novel, "First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth," will be released in February 2026. She is the co-author of Marvel Entertainment and Simon & Schuster Gallery Books’ "My Super Hero is Black."
A lifelong learner, Angélique earned a Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism from Southern University and A&M College, a Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center, and a Master of Laws from GWU Law School. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Library and Information Science, with a concentration in archival studies and historic preservation from Louisiana State University.
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