Like I said yesterday at our caucus celebration, Juneteenth to me is more than just a single holiday. It is a reminder of the ongoing struggle for liberation, even beyond bondage. Juneteenth was only the first barrier we had to overcome. Retaliation from reconstruction by the institution of Jim Crow, followed by mass incarceration and institutions meant to prohibit the advancement of African Americans. And now the attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion. But like our ancestors who came before us, our community and the Black Caucus are rooted and grounded in joy, continuing our fight for civil rights, justice and freedom. (28:08–28:23)
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Asserts that Jim Crow laws, mass incarceration, and certain institutions were barriers to African American advancement.
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