As we commemorate the 158th anniversary of Juneteenth, we acknowledge the resilience, strength, and spirit of Black Americans who fought tirelessly for emancipation and continue to fight for true liberation. It was more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, on June 19, 1865, that more than 250,000 Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom.
This day signifies the ongoing legacy of slavery and a joyous celebration of freedom that we continue to fully realize. In commemorating Juneteenth, we reaffirm our commitment to building a society where Black people are free – and the equity and justice that we fight for in our campaigns everyday become lived realities for all.
