Ayanna Pressley

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Ayanna Pressley @AyannaPressley

It matters because, as we celebrate Juneteenth—the day that marks the emancipation of my enslaved ancestors—it is a truth-telling reminder of our nation’s history and founding. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 19, 2022

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Ayanna Pressley @AyannaPressley

Today is #Juneteenth. A holiday my family and I have celebrated for decades—but that has only been observed as an official federal holiday as of 2021. Some may wonder, why does this day matter? Why is national recognition so significant, and so long overdue? 🧵 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 19, 2022

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But it is also a reminder of what's possible. When enslaved Black people and allies began the work of abolition, many considered the goal of freedom an impossible one. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 19, 2022