EMILYs List Recognizes Juneteenth

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that recognizes the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. One hundred sixty years ago on this date, enslaved people in Texas were freed, nearly two and half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement celebrating the holiday:

“EMILYs List is proud to honor Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of Black Americans whose courage and determination have shaped our nation’s ongoing pursuit of equality and justice for all. As extremist Republicans are escalating their attacks on the progress we have made towards true equity, EMILYs List is continuing to uplift Black women who are fighting for a better future. Today we honor the contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans throughout our nation’s history, and reaffirm our commitment to the fight for equity and freedom across the country.”

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