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

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

Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, spoke Thursday on the House Floor to recognize Juneteenth and acknowledge the many celebrations occurring throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. She also recognized Major League Baseball as they prepare to return to Birmingham for the 2025 East-West Classic Game on Thursday, June 19 at 1 p.m. at Rickwood Field, and the opening of the newly refurbished Willie Mays Park in Fairfield. “Mr. Speaker, I rise to…

Juneteenth celebrations planned for next week in Jefferson County

MARTINSBURG — Communities across the Eastern Panhandle are preparing to mark Juneteenth on and around Thursday, June 19, with a series of commemorative events celebrating freedom, heritage and community.

Three Juneteenth celebrations planned in Oneonta

Three celebrations for Juneteenth are planned in Oneonta next week, including an event for children.

Decatur names new park pavilion after late leader - Wise County Messenger

The City of Decatur approved naming the new pavilion at Louida “Big Mama” Willis Park in Mike Bell’s memory. Bell, who passed away in April, was pictured speaking at the annual Juneteenth celebration at the park in 2024. FILE | WCMESSENGER A new pavilion set to be installed at Louida “Big Mama” Willis Park in Decatur will be named in memory of Mike Bell, a community advocate who died earlier this year. The Decatur City Council unanimously approv…

Dane County Board of Supervisors recognizes Juneteenth

The Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth at its board meeting Thursday night. The board passed 2025 RES-042 to honor Black resilience and affirm its ongoing commitment to building an equitable future. This marks the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth nationally and the 36th annual community celebration in Madison. Juneteenth commemorates the date when enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of thei…

‘A Joy That Comes From Persevering’

There are two possibilities for celebrating Juneteenth in Eugene this week. Rhythm and Resilience Juneteenth Celebration highlights history and resilience by spotlighting Black-owned businesses and creators in an environment that cultivates community connection. BLAQ Youth Inc.’s 2025 Juneteenth Community Gathering (see more in Slant this week) creates a space through music, activities and food for people to experience a day of culture and ackno…