June 18, 2026 / 1:46 PM CDT / CBS Texas.

Fort Worth leaders will be celebrating the life and accomplishments of Dr. Opal Lee , lovingly known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," on Thursday afternoon.

Lee, who will turn 100 years old in October, is recognized for her lifelong commitment to unity, freedom, community outreach, and fighting to make Juneteenth a federal holiday , which she achieved in 2021.