In what will come as no surprise to many, the resilient 98-year-old lovingly referred to as ‘The Grandmother of Juneteenth’ is determined to lead her annual March for Freedom on June 19. Nothing’s ...

Opal Lee, the civil rights activist whose crusade helped to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, celebrated her 98th birthday this week. She helped organize one of the first major celebrations in her ...

Celebrate Juneteenth with NBC 5, Telemundo 39, Unity Unlimited, Inc., and Dr. Opal Lee on Thursday, June 19, at Opal’s Walk for Freedom. This year’s walk features a new, scenic route in Fort Worth ...

"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee photographed at her new Fort Worth home, January 16, 2025. Lee was named the 2021 "Texan of the Year" by The Dallas Morning News. In 2024, she was awarded the ...

Grandmother of Juneteenth Opal Lee photographed at her new Fort Worth home, January 16, 2025. Lee was named the 2021 "Texan of the Year" by The Dallas Morning News. In 2024, she was awarded the ...

(CBS News Texas) - Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth‚" will not lead this year’s Walk for Freedom in Fort Worth, her granddaughter said Tuesday night. Lee fought to get Juneteenth recognized as ...