Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a now federal holiday commemorating the day in 1865 in which enslaved men and women in Galveston, Texas, were told of their freedom after the Civil War — more than two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate Black joy and honor the fight for freedom.
As we take time today to reflect on our ancestors' struggle and resistance, we also must remember that this struggle is still ongoing. Even over 150 years after emancipation, we must fight together against the injustices Black folks experience today.
Our work for Black liberation continues in our work to abolish the prison industrial complex, end voter suppression, secure reparations, ensure equal education regardless of zip code, provide equitable health care, and deliver on the promises of democracy.
I'm proud to be running for Congress to represent PA-12 and to become the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives. I'm ready to fight for a bold, progressive agenda that prioritizes the policies Black communities deserve and to further our work to end white supremacy.
Solidarity and gratitude,
Summer Lee
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