Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Celebrating Al Edwards: The Architect & Father of Juneteenth
Beachwood, OH, United States, 29th Apr 2024 —In a profound acknowledgment of Juneteenth’s significance to American history and culture, President Biden’s 2023 Juneteenth proclamation paid homage to a pivotal figure in the holiday’s establishment— Texas State Representative Al Edwards. Known affectionately as the “Father of Juneteenth,” Edwards’ tireless state by state legislative advocacy and unwavering commitment for almost four decades paved the way for Juneteenth to transition from a Texas state holiday to a revered national holiday.
Al Edwards, born March 19, 1937, embarked on a remarkable journey that would forever etch his name in the annals of history. Elected to the Texas State Legislature in 1979, Edwards authored a...