At 100, Juneteenth's 'grandmother' Opal Lee vows to 'keep on walking' for social issues

Opal Lee, the woman often referred to as the grandmother of Juneteenth, celebrated her 100th birthday while advocating for social justice issues, an endeavor she plans to continue tirelessly. The ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, for the planned Juneteenth Museum, saw her in the company of former first lady Michelle Obama, highlighting the significance of her work. Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, has gained national recognition, and Lee's decades-long efforts have been pivotal in this movement, making her a symbol of perseverance and dedication to social change.