Maya Wiley says one of the most overlooked facts in the voting rights debate is that courts found Alabama intentionally discriminated against Black voters when drawing congressional districts.
Her criticism: despite those findings, the maps ultimately remained in place.
That's why she argues this isn't a history lesson.
It's a present-day fight.
Those attacking our voting rights are afraid of the power we hold and how we’ve poured into this nation’s story. This #Juneteenth, we celebrate and honor the fight of those who came before us. Our mission in this moment is unmistakable: push on until our full freedom is finally realized.
The story and celebration of Juneteenth started in Galveston, but its impact is felt far beyond Texas.
Generations of Americans refused to accept that freedom should belong to some and not others. They understood that freedom is something to cherish, and that each generation must continue the fight for justice and equality.
Today, we celebrate all of the joy of Juneteenth. And we recommit ourselves to ensuring the promise of America belongs to all of us.
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June 19—“Juneteenth,” also called Emancipation Day—commemorates the day in 1865 that the Emancipation Proclamation was read to enslaved African Americans in Texas:
How is it possible that this document has been read by tens of millions of people all over the world on the internet but a senior senator on the Intel Committee hasn’t?
Alcorn State University honors the courage and resilience of those who paved the way towards equality. As we celebrate the progress made, we remain committed to honoring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future.
Happy Juneteenth! #AlwaysAlcorn#Juneteenth
.@KeishaBottoms: “GA, we will not remain silent as elected leaders in our state refuse to expand Medicaid and force our hospitals and even some ICU units and birthing units to close.”
Neighbors have put mattresses and plexiglass up in their windows to block the noise from this data center in Virginia.
It's a high pitched whine from the natural gas turbines that power it.
The noise never stops 24/7.
Ken Paxton let a pedophile back on our streets.
Adam Hoffman—an admitted child molester—should have gotten life in prison, but Paxton gave him an Epstein-style sweetheart deal.
Today I’m calling on Paxton to release the Hoffman Files.
The Epstein Class has no place in Texas.
It’s always a good day when I get to be in #Chicago. Today was an extraordinary day in this city. What an honor to be in the presence of so many greats and to be part of a historic day. Thanks to The Obama Presidential Center for the invitation.