Today we celebrate #Juneteenth.
154 years ago, slaves in Texas were finally informed of their freedom, over 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.
As a result of 200+ years of slavery, and another 100+ years of legally sanctioned violence and oppression, black Americans still experience disproportionate violence at the hands of police, unequal access to wealth and education, and the persistent trauma that comes from living in a country that refuses to actively heal wounds inflicted on generations.
We have a long way to go and a lot of work to do until all Americans are free, but today we celebrate the beauty, strength, resilience, and fortitude of black Americans, and their invaluable contribution to this country that they were forced to make their home.
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