Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, honoring the day our Black ancestors took a huge step forward in the journey from slavery towards freedom in America—a journey that continues to this day.

While Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, has its roots in Galveston, Texas—marking the day when the news of the Emancipation Proclamation was formally communicated across the state—it has continued to be a long-treasured expression of Black joy, Black pride and Black liberation. Juneteenth offers us an opportunity to recognize the truth of history and reaffirm our call to action for all of us to strive for freedom.

This Juneteenth, celebrate Black joy, pride, and liberation by sharing this image!

Whether we are building people power with local groups to challenge those who unjustly target our youth in schools and in the streets, or winning with our partners in the courts against those who seek to overturn civil rights laws and inhibit our voting rights, our fight for justice continues.

As we mark this Juneteenth, let us continue this mission with clear intentions and as a unified front. Together, we will continue to make our freedom dreaming a reality.

In Solidarity,
Judith Browne Dianis
Advancement Project

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