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Juneteenth: the day which marks full independence in our country.
On June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas rejoiced as they
received news that they were free. This freedom came two years
after Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Two years
later.

As we celebrate our country’s second independence day, we must
remember that injustice is deeply rooted in our country’s past
and present. Racism, hatred, and white supremacy are still active
in the United States and have been on display in the form of the
insurrection, challenges to voting rights, and attacks on
academic freedom that take a more accurate look at this nation’s
history.

We must continue to fight for truth, justice, equity and work
towards a better America. Black Americans have yet to take part
in the fullness of this country, continuing to battle
discrimination both overtly and subvertly.

I supported the measure to make Juneteenth a national holiday for a simple reason
— it truly is our other Independence Day. Millions of Americans
began the journey to freedom on that day in 1865, and we owe it
to their memories and Black Americans today to honor this
Independence Day.

Let us continue to remain steadfast in our fight for justice —
have a safe and happy Juneteenth,

— Stacey Plaskett


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