Juneteenth: A Legacy of Freedom
Host Christopher Drayton explores the history of Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) and delves into the rich African American heritage of Montgomery County. Discover the roots and significance of Juneteenth and… Read More
LaTisha Gasaway-Paul
Council Issues Proclamation Celebrating Juneteenth
Montgomery County Councilmembers issued a proclamation Tuesday celebrating Juneteenth, which marks the day slavery ended two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. “We come here to celebrate courage and… Read More
Juneteenth 5k Takes Place at Bells Mills Elementary
The Annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival will host a 5k road race and 1-mile family walk Wednesday, June 19 as part of the weeklong celebration of the holiday. The road… Read More
Juneteenth Festival Features Celebrations of Music
Bring your dancing shoes for three days of great music and fun throughout the county in celebration of Juneteenth. Money raised during the events will enable Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church… Read More
Scotland Community Preparing Festivities, Fundraising on Juneteenth
A three-day Juneteenth celebration featuring music, a day of service, races, classic car show, baseball game and film festival is being readied for June 17-19. The proceeds from the events,… Read More
Scotland Community Seeks to Thrive Again
Work has begun on a project to ensure the Scotland AME Zion Church can withstand heavy rainstorms while also breathing life into an African American community that thrived a century… Read More