Kentucky Honors Underground Railroad Heroes

Governor Andy Beshear just dropped a historic bombshell—posthumous pardons for 43 brave souls convicted for aiding enslaved people’s escape to freedom. Calling them heroes, not criminals, he’s righting a wrong with Juneteenth looming. Among them: Isaac Johnson, a white man from Kenton County, and Julett Miles, a Black woman from Bracken County, both punished for defying unjust laws. Beshear also officially declares June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Kentucky, honoring the moment Union troops announced freedom in Texas. The full list is in his executive order—history’s reckoning, finally delivered. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/803f2988e318d059