Democrat Frank Mrvan is the Rep. for Indiana's 1st district. If you no longer wish to receive e-mails from our team, you can unsubscribe at any time.

Today is Juneteenth, our nation’s second Independence Day, the day which marks the end of slavery in the United States.

On June 19th, 1865, Union Soldiers rode into Galveston, Texas, to inform the enslaved that they were now free, two years after the end of the Civil War.

Through Reconstruction, the early 20th century, the Civil Rights Movement, and into today, Black Americans have struggled towards justice and equity, an American promise we have to work to realize.

This Juneteenth, let us build on the action of marking this day as a federal holiday and reaffirm our commitment to working towards a country that treats all Americans with dignity, kindness, and respect — regardless of skin color, ethnicity, or identity.

I hope you and your family have a safe and happy Juneteenth holiday,

— Frank