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🎇 #Juneteenth reminds us of the progress we have made and the work that continues to lie ahead. It's a celebration of freedom and a day to come together to honor the past, embrace the present, and build a future where every voice is heard and every talent shines. 🇺🇸 On this day in history: On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom by executive decree in what became known as Juneteenth or Freedom Day. With the principles of self-determination, citizenship, and democracy magnifying their hopes and dreams, those Texans held fast to the promise of true liberty for all. Learn more about this significant milestone in U.S. history from Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://forceb.co/3KNMZGP Together, let's continue to elevate and empower each other, building a brighter, more united future for all. #freedom #equality

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