Dignitaries, public celebrate freedom at Juneteenth event

A full house joined in the Juneteenth festivities Monday morning at Ashton Villa for the 44th Annual Al Edwards celebration, featuring a rousing speech by U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

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