'We just done came a long way': Civil rights foot soldier celebrates Juneteenth in Birmingham

'We just done came a long way': Civil rights foot soldier celebrates Juneteenth in Birmingham

Hundreds gathered at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to honor Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Patricia Wright-Jenkins, a foot soldier in the Civil Rights Movement, shared her perspective on the significance of the day.

Families Flock to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration

By Amy Hybels | CBS42 The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute hosted its day long “Juneteenth Jubilee” celebration in the heart of the Civil Rights District. The event combined the history of freedom with a block party that included food trucks, a DJ and even line dancing. Organizers wanted to make sure the celebration also served as a reminder of the freedom and history that marked the original holiday. When we arrived late Friday morning, visit…