Westchester County Executive George Latimer Issues Statement On Juneteenth

Mount Vernon NY

16 June, 2022

12:12 PM

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Press release from the Westchester County Government: June 15, 022 "On June 19, 1865 — nearly nine decades after our nation's founding and more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation — enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were told for the first time, they were free. While in many cases celebrations, parades and events will be held, Juneteenth carries a much deeper meaning in its call for justice – today. "This day gives us all a moment to reflect on the critical issues that perpetuate discrimination against all people, as a platform in our continuous pursuit for equality for all. Let us all better understand the full history of this historic day and to use our voices to create meaningful change." This press release was produced by the Westchester County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.