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Happy Juneteenth, friend!
Today we celebrate the end of slavery in the United States, which wasn't fully realized until June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas.
But while Juneteenth has come to symbolize the liberation of those enslaved, it reminds us that there is still much more we must do to realize the promise of a country where people are truly equal. Today, we celebrate the progress our country and states like New York have made toward racial justice, while acknowledging the urgent work left to be done.
After all, that's what Juneteenth was: Not victory, not the end of racism and discrimination, but progress.
The legacy of slavery still exists today: in our homes, in our neighborhoods, in our schools, in our hospitals, in our prisons, and everywhere else. And it is up to us — all of us, working together — to continue making progress on racial equality.
Today, let us remember where we have been and who we have lost. Let us celebrate what we have gained. And let us continue to fight for a better, more equitable future.
Onward and upward,
– Antonio
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