Today is Juneteenth and we want to make sure that
all of our supporters know its history, and sign on to help make
it a federal holiday.

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1862. But it wouldn't
be until 3 years later when the last group of enslaved people
found out they were free.

That date - June 19th, 1865 - is known as Juneteenth.

Black people have observed and celebrated Juneteenth for over 150
years with gatherings, parades, singing, and readings of the
proclamation.

Every year, Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
introduces a resolution in Congress commemorating the
significance of Juneteenth. This year, she is going to be
introducing a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.

Sign our petition supporting the effort in Congress to make
Juneteenth a federal holiday.
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Wisconsin Democrats are proud to support and celebrate
Juneteenth. That's why the Juneteenth Flag (pictured below) is
being flown above the state Capitol today.

Here's what Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes recently said:

"This year, Juneteenth has particular significance as we find
ourselves in the midst of a movement for racial justice and an
end to systemic racism. We have won significant freedoms since
1619, but our work will not be over until all Black lives matter
by way of equity and the opportunity to thrive."

He's absolutely right. Observing Juneteenth is more important
than ever today.

Add your name: "I believe that Juneteenth should be a federal
holiday."

In solidarity,

Ben Wikler

Chair, Wisconsin Democratic Party



Sign our petition supporting the effort to make Juneteenth a
federal holiday. ( [link removed] )
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Ben Wikler, Chair

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