Thoughts on Juneteenth

[Katie Porter for Senate]( {NAME}, On Juneteenth we remember that the fight for racial justice is ongoing and that words must be matched with action. Juneteenth has been celebrated by Black communities for decades, and in 2021 I was proud to vote to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. While the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 technically freed enslaved Americans, slavery remained in places like Texas, where Confederates still wielded control. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced that enslaved people were free. Ever since, Juneteenth has been a day of celebration for many. We must also acknowledge the work that needs to be done to uplift Black communities. I’ll keep pushing for policies and a government that truly does so. Katie Porter Katie is running for the U.S. Senate because Californians deserve a warrior fighting for them in Washington. Our campaign is people-powered, we don’t take a dime from corporate PACs, federal lobbyists, or executives from Big Oil or Big Pharma. [Donate ›››]( This email was sent to [{EMAIL}](#). Email is a critical way we communicate with grassroots supporters like you. However, if you would like to change your subscription preferences, here are some options: - [Receive Fewer Emails]( - [Update Your Information]( - [Unsubscribe]( To give by check: Katie Porter for Senate PO Box 5176 Irvine, CA 92616 Email us: info@katieporter.com Paid for by Katie Porter for Senate  Â