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.
Obama teared up during Michelle Obama's speech at Obama Presidential Center:
“You told me all those years ago that you couldn't promise me the world, but you could promise me an interesting life, & of course you outdid yourself & managed to give me both.”
Jalen Brunson won 7 trophies this season 🤯
• NBA Cup Trophy
• NBA Cup MVP Trophy
• All-Star Shooting Stars Trophy
• ECF Trophy
• ECF MVP Trophy
• Larry O’Brien Trophy
• NBA Finals MVP Trophy
Not wasting any time or energy arguing about Brunson with anyone. He has averaged nearly 30 PPG in 61 career playoff games for the Knicks. He just led the Knicks to their first chip in 53 years and outplayed the reigning 2-time MVP against a Spurs team where he had to face one of the league’s best defenders with the unanimous DPOY roaming the paint. He scored 45 of their 94 points on the road to lock up the title. What more do people want?