The Grandmother of Juneteenth is turning 97 years old this weekend, and her community in Fort Worth is celebrating with two days of events.
The so-called Grandmother of Juneteenth is turning 97 years old on Saturday. Fort Worth community leaders, politicians, and even some celebrities gave her special birthday shoutouts Friday morning. And more events are planned over the weekend.The National Juneteenth Museum livestreamed the celebration from Ms. Lee’s home. It included birthday messages from Fort Worth community leaders, politicians, and celebrities.
On Saturday for her actual birthday, Trinity Habitat for Humanity will break ground on a new home for Ms. Lee. It will be on the property where the iconic civil rights activist lived in 1932 when she was just 12 years old.Now, Trinity Habitat for Humanity is giving it back to her. "I just wish it could happen that people would be cautious, that they'd count to 10 before they get angry, and that quarrels could be settled without guns. There’s so much we can do for each other," she said.Thousands across the country are honoring Juneteenth in different ways. In North Texas, many are set to hit the pavement to celebrate with the woman who helped make it a federal holiday.
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