Happy Juneteenth, John!
On this day in 1865, news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the enslaved Black people of Galveston, Texas—two years after its issuance. That day, the last remaining enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free, and we marked the end of a very dark period in our nation’s history.
Juneteenth is a reminder of the bondage that our nation inflicted upon Black people, and the joy felt by the newly freed people on that day. Despite how far we’ve come, we can’t honor this holiday without acknowledging how far we still have to go in the fight for equality in our country—159 years later.
From the ballot box to our criminal legal system to education, systemic racism still remains pervasive in our society. Black Americans are still fighting for equality and equity under the law.
As one of the first Black, gay members of Congress, I’m proud of the work I did to fight for equality and equity for every American, including passing legislation to make today a national holiday. But there’s still more work to be done and I’m ready to get back to Congress to keep fighting.
So today, please join me in recommitting to upholding freedom and justice for all in our country.
Thank you,
Mondaire
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