Michelle Obama honors Opal Lee's legacy at 100th birthday event
Michelle Obama headlined a centennial celebration for Dr. Opal Lee's 100th birthday at the Fort Worth Convention Center, raising funds for the National Juneteenth Museum.
By Marvin Hurst ·5 hr ago
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October 7, 2026 / 10:29 PM CDT / CBS Texas.
Dr. Opal Lee turned 100 , and the woman known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth had a former first lady help her celebrate a century of life, legacy, and unfinished business.
Michelle Obama headlined a special speaker series at the Fort Worth Convention Center, capping Lee's centennial celebration while raising funds for the National Juneteenth Museum.
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