PFAW Member,
On June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers marched into Galveston, Texas and announced the news that the Civil War had ended and that all of those who had been enslaved were now free.
Tomorrow we celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating this important event. It's a day of deep reflection, which is getting heightened attention in the midst of the nationwide uprising against anti-Black police violence and a reinvigorated movement for racial justice and equity.
Please join PFAW staff, members, and allies across the country in marking this date by taking some time to read about its significance and history. There are many available online resources. Here is one:
Starting tomorrow and throughout Juneteenth weekend, the Movement for Black Lives has organized a series of in-person and virtual 6.19 events, including protests in front of the White House and all across the country.
If you choose to attend an in-person event, please be safe – wear the mask and do your best to adhere to the CDC's recommended guidance about social distancing.
There is much work to do in the fight for justice and equity, and I believe that there is no better day to commit ourselves to this work than Juneteenth.
I'm proud to work alongside you as we strive to make a better future for our nation and the world.
Take care,
Ben Jealous, President
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