Congress Sewell votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday The bill will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
State Gov. Kay Ivey recognizes June 19 as Juneteenth Day Juneteenth celebrates the freeing of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas in 1865. Eddie BurkhalterJune 15, 2021
National Sewell commemorates Juneteenth Friday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) reflects on the history Juneteenth Day, June 19. “Juneteenth is the story of being “freed” while still in slavery,... Brandon MoseleyJune 22, 2020
News Montgomery Bail Out Fund to set nine free from jails to commemorate Juneteenth Nine people being held in jails in Montgomery and Autauga counties are to be released today, bailed out by a group in honor of... Eddie BurkhalterJune 19, 2020