Who is the woman who successfully pushed for Juneteenth to become a federal holiday? Here is a look at the legacy of a living legend.
Opal Lee turns 97 on Saturday.
The National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth livestreamed her early birthday celebration on Friday.
It also gave viewers a first look at the new museum set to open in 2025.
The museum is a legacy project for Lee, who earned the nickname 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' for pioneering the decades-long movement to make the day a federal holiday.
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