Today is Juneteenth (June-Nineteenth), the commemoration of the late arriving news in Galveston, TX that the enslavement of Black people in America had been abolished. The order was read in Galveston two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation; we celebrate this day because it marks the moment when the promise of freedom finally broke through in every corner of America.
One hundred and fifty-five years after the news of freedom reached Galveston, we mark Juneteenth this year with two clear realities at the forefront of our national conversation – we have a tremendous amount of work ahead to win true freedom from racial oppression in our society; and that diverse movements, united for justice, can win change in even the most challenging fights and remote places.
The current protests across the country against unjust and racist policing are part of the next fight to win freedom for Black people in America – freedom to jog, freedom to be in your own home without fear of the door being kicked in, freedom to walk away from a basic traffic stop alive, freedom to simply breathe.
Since the first arrival of enslaved Africans in 1619, until the present day, Black people in America have simply wanted humanity, and the right to be treated equally…not better…not worse…just an equal shot to succeed in America. In the coming weeks and months, we will continue to tackle a global pandemic, an economic recession, and a national debate about how we ensure justice and accountability in policing; and in each of these areas, history has shown us that Black Americans are impacted in a disproportionately negative way.
The long history of enslavement and racism in America still has a profound impact today – but we know that together we can win change. This year on Juneteenth, we need people of every age, race, and background to commit to ensuring that this time is different. We can create a society where Black people are treated equally and have a full fair shot.
Will you commit to do your part to take the fight to win justice and equity to every city and town in America?
Thank you, stay in the fight for racial justice, and happy Juneteenth.
Hakeem
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