Editor,
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Texas finally learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a day to celebrate freedom, honor the resilience of those who endured slavery, and reflect on our nation’s ongoing journey toward equality.
As we celebrate Juneteenth, let us remember that progress requires vigilance and civic engagement. We must continue to protect civil rights, teach our history honestly, and work together to build communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
At a time when some states are considering congressional redistricting plans that could diminish the voting power of Black communities and reduce the number of Black representatives in Congress, Juneteenth reminds us that equal representation remains an essential part of our democracy.
I encourage residents to participate in local Juneteenth events and join in honoring this important chapter of American history.
Alexis Lewis
San Mateo
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Wait, Ms. Lewis, so you want equal representation but you’re promoting the consolidation of black communities into districts so they’ll increase their representation? Doesn’t sound like equality to me. And perhaps that is why courts are upholding new redistricting efforts which are based on equality rather than attempting to game the system (which some have interpreted as discrimination).
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