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This Juneteenth, The Mississippi Link pauses to remember State Rep. William R. “Bo” Brown (District 70), whose journey reflected community uplift and freedom. Brown served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 2020 until his death June 8, 2026.
The Public Servant Who Stood Tall
Brown was one of 13 sponsors of HB 494, a bill referred to the Mississippi House Rules Committee Jan. 13, 2023, to designate Juneteenth as a legal holiday in Mississippi. Unfortunately, it died in committee…