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This Monday is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, a federal holiday marking the day that over 250,000 Black Americans were finally freed in Texas by executive decree ? over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
To honor this pivotal day in history, LCV invites you to a virtual panel conversation [link removed] with Black leaders across the country to discuss the history of Juneteenth and the issues that Black communities faced in the past, face now in the present, and what the future holds.
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Our panelists will discuss the current political landscape, the impacts of environmental racism, and the intersectionality of issues that affect Black Americans. Join us to learn more about the racial justice challenges still being faced 158 years after Juneteenth, and actions you can take to dismantle racism in your communities.?
When: Wednesday, June 21 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm ET
Where: Virtual Zoom Event (link will be provided after you RSVP)?
Who:? Climate Action, a program of?LCV hosting, featuring speakers Jacqueline Horton (VALCV), Sebastian Alcala (Gender Justice Nevada), Mary Black (Raleigh City Council) and Leslie Hinkson (LCV). [link removed] You won?t want to miss this!?RSVP now. [link removed] And don?t forget to forward this email to three friends who?d enjoy this webinar too!?
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you there,
Dane Levis
Director of Virginia Field & Membership Training
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