On June 3, 2023 the Wiregrass Pan-Hellenic Council participated in the Annual June Teenth Celebration Parade in Dothan, Alabama. The parade is one part of an all day event to kick off June and the celebration of Juneteenth. June 19, 1965 was the day that Gen. Gordon Granger presented to the people of Texas, General order No. 3, which was is a proclamation from the executive of the United States, proclaiming that “all slaves are free.” The event is put on by the Tri-State Expo Juneteenth Affairs, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Other events included a business expo featuring businessess from around the Wiregrass Area, speakers, and a special recognition of Dr. Myland Brown for his contributions to education, his fraternity, and the City of Dothan. People came from around the Wiregrass to participate. It was an honor and a pleasure to be a part of this wonderful occasion that not only celebrated our history, but continues to build a strong foundation for our future.
