[ [link removed] ]Wes Moore for Governor[ [link removed] ]Wes Moore for Governor
Today is Juneteenth and – more so than on any Juneteenth that came before
it – it’s imperative to reflect on our nation’s flawed history.
Juneteenth is in many ways the second Independence Day of America. Though
the Emancipation Proclamation brought freedom to enslaved Black people on
January 1st, 1863, it took more than two years for the news to reach the
west.
It was on this day in 1865 that Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas
to share that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state
were free.
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serves as a reminder that our work continues.
It’s not just about one day. It’s not even about one month. It’s about the
ongoing movement for racial equality.
I ran for governor to close the racial wealth gap that has plagued our
state for far too long. By fighting child poverty, getting more people
access to work, wages, and wealth, and fighting for environmental justice,
I know that we can solve some of Maryland's greatest issues.
I’m also proud to have made history by making the largest single mass
pardon by a state in this country for cannabis possession. Removing
barriers for thousands of Marylanders to everything from employment to
education to the ability to buy a home.
But my work is not done. And ours isn’t either.
Loving your country doesn’t mean lying about its history. True patriotism
is knowing that we can always be better.
The Bible says, “Faith without work is dead.” And our experiment endures
when we put in the work.
So, this Juneteenth, let’s honor and celebrate those that have come before
us and recommit to our fight for a better future.
Elevate,
Wes
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