On Juneteenth, we celebrate the emancipation of the last enslaved Black Americans in 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

As we honor today, we should recognize both the progress we have made and the immense work still to be done to achieve equality and justice for all.
 
This day acts as a reminder of both resilience and reflection. We must renew our collective commitment to justice. We have made progress, but there is still a long road ahead.

We cannot tire in our fight to dismantle systemic racism, advance voting rights, and end injustice where we see it.

Let today serve as both a celebration and a call to action – together, we honor the past by continuing the work of building a fairer and more just tomorrow.

– Jerry