95-year-old civil rights activist Opal Lee, known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth", initiates annual Fort Worth Juneteenth celebrations.

95-year-old civil rights activist Opal Lee, known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," has initiated the annual Fort Worth Juneteenth celebrations with an ecumenical service. As a key figure in making Juneteenth a federal holiday in the US, Lee's efforts extend internationally too, including the first-ever international Juneteenth walk in Japan. The month-long celebrations in Texas include a film festival and concerts featuring national recording artists.