Across the country, communities are gathering today to celebrate Juneteenth -- To commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.

As we witness the generational damage from Jim Crow, continued mass incarceration, police violence, and the systemic racism that blocks Black communities from reaching their fullest potential -- Juneteenth serves as a reminder of the work we still have left in the fight for justice, freedom, and liberty.

Today, I am asking you to join me in taking a moment to listen and learn from Black voices about the history of Juneteenth and ongoing struggle to end systemic racism in America. Click on any of the following links to learn more: 

- Susie Lee