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For BRELAND, the last few years have been a whirlwind. He released his debut album, 2022’s “Cross Country,” a fluid approach to country music that now feels prescient because it's the direction the genre continues to move in. He just released a new EP under the provocative title, “Project 2024," inspired by a trip he took to Selma.

A Montgomery nonprofit is observing Juneteenth by shining a light on the history and impact of slavery in Alabama. Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates when enslaved Black people from Galveston, TX, were told they were free. The holiday is celebrated every June 19.

Juneteenth is a holiday synonymous with freedom in America. Rosa Parks Museum has long been celebrating the observance, even before its national recognition. This year’s event marks the ninth anniversary of its celebration, making the museum one of the first large-scale Juneteenth events offered in Montgomery.

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is celebrating Juneteenth in a big way. The Iron City organization is ringing in the holiday with their Juneteenth: A Celebration of the Culture event on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place along 16th Street between 3rd and 6th Avenue.

The history of slavery in America is the focus of a new sculpture park in Montgomery, Alabama. The Freedom Monument Sculpture Park honors the millions of people who endured slavery's brutality. The park opening March 27 is the third site created by the Equal Justice Initiative, which is dedicated to taking an unflinching look at the nation's history.

The U.S. government is taking steps to repair of the damage done by the Tuskegee Experiment, where Black men in Alabama were infected with syphilis and withheld treatment by federal officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation is pledging $5 million in scholarships for descendants.

In this edition of StoryCorps, Wayne Curtis speaks with his wife about his drumming business in Mobile. They discuss the importance of teaching drumming to young people, how it can positively impact mental health and the historical significance of Africatown drumming.

The City of Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Madison County Commission District 6 are hosting a Black History Month community event featuring acclaimed writer, hip-hop critic and 2024 Grammy nominee Kevin Powell.

On Friday, February 23, the Civil Rights Memorial Center (CRMC), a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the Alabama State Office will host Selma the Musical: The Untold Stories at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre for one night only.

A Birmingham museum is honoring Black History Month with tours and programs surrounding African American astronauts and pilots. The Southern Museum of Flight’s self-guided tours focus on the so-called Black Aviation Pioneers.