Governor Parsons Pardons Former Slave Celia Newsom on December 20, 2025

Great-great granddaughter of Celia Newsom, Pamela  Westbrooks-Hodge, secured a pardon from Missouri Governor Mike Parson upon leaving office on Dec 20, 2024.

KSDK Interview with Pamela

Letter in Support of Pardon of Celia Newsom