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Boosted by adam@social.lol ("Adam Newbold"):
democratsabroad ("Democrats Abroad") wrote:

Juneteenth is a celebration of June 19th 1865, the day when the last enslaved African Americans in the United States were informed of their emancipation. We reaffirm and rededicate ourselves to ensuring freedom and justice for all on this special day. #Juneteenth #DemocratsAbroad

A photo of President Barack Obama is at the left on a solid green background. Obama is quoted as saying “Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible - and there is still so much work to do.”