06/19/2026
Today marks an important moment in Texas and American history. On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
As the recent setbacks in the government have shown us, a commitment to equity, honesty and community is more important than ever. We need to be unwavering in protecting these commitments so that we may overcome such travesties like modern slavery and our abysmal criminal justice system.
Let this holiday serve as a reminder as we reflect on where we've come and how far we still have to go.