Juneteenth

Rep. Sewell recognizes Juneteenth and Major League Baseball on the House Floor

Sewell recognized Juneteenth and numerous celebrations across Alabama's 7th District. She also acknowledged Major League Baseball's return to Birmingham.

June 13, 2025

Rosa Parks Museum to host 10th annual Juneteenth celebration

Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery is set to host its 10th annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring live performances, vendors and free museum admission.

Alex Jobin

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June 9, 2025

Alabama formally recognizes Juneteenth as state holiday with new law

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill making Juneteenth a permanent state holiday, closing state offices annually on June 19 to commemorate emancipation.

May 9, 2025

House passes bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday

Lawmakers have been working to make it an official state holiday for years, with no luck so far.

Jacob Holmes

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April 21, 2025

Opinion

What do you value, Alabama?

There's no reason Alabama has to maintain its hate-based holidays honoring traitors when there are so many better options.

Josh Moon

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June 20, 2024

Opinion

Happy Juneteenth

Human equality is a self-evident truth, and liberty—freedom—is an unalienable right.

Derryn Moten

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June 19, 2024

Rep. Sewell to host Juneteenth celebration honoring the Negro Leagues

Sewell will also pay tribute to former Birmingham Black Baron Rev. William Greason.

June 18, 2024

Juneteenth designated as state holiday for fourth year

Although not legally considered an official state holiday, state employees will observe Juneteenth this year.

Mary Claire Wooten

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May 21, 2024

Alabama House votes to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday — with a twist

State employees must choose between taking the day off for Juneteenth or for Jefferson Davis' Birthday.

April 12, 2024