On June 19, 1865, African American communities in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom from slavery — two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
For 161 years, Juneteenth has been a day of remembrance for the freedom that was delayed. It is also a celebration of the joy and resilience that flourished despite that delay.
The contributions of African Americans, whose struggle for freedom shaped our nation, are immeasurable. Yet too many Black families continue to bear the brunt of an affordability crisis that has pushed them out of the neighborhoods and communities they've built.
True freedom has a tangible impact on daily life: the ability to afford housing, earn a living wage, put food on the table, support a family, and create a future for generations to come.
As we celebrate today, we must recommit ourselves to ensuring this freedom is fully realized.
Happy Juneteenth, New York City.
I’m so proud of Sol for not crying, telling sincere about himself multiple times and walking out with her head held high looking good. She’s WAY too good for that cliquey ass villa full of birds and bird enablers
Imagine Zach coming out the villa and him seeing being called “The devil” “Evil” “Racist” “Gay” “Hates women” “Death threats” “Being called a snake and rat” all for doing absolutely nothing other than giving his opinion only when he is ASKED…im so sick for him omg #loveislandusa