Jan Schakowsky tweeted the following:
"Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. It was only 157 years ago when word of President Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation reached the last group of slaves. Today, we reflect on that day, and we reckon with the reality that Black Americans are still fighting for justice."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Jan Schakowsky:
"People in Chicago are paying nearly $6 a gallon for gas. This is ridiculous. For some reason, my Republican colleagues voted against lowering costs at the pump. Its nonsense, Americans deserve relief." on June 18Read on Twitter
"Nine beautiful, innocent souls were taken from us seven years ago today at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina.We must take a stand against white supremacy and racism. Lets honor the victims with action and close the Charleston Loophole." on June 18Read on Twitter
"This is the news weve been waiting for! For months, frustrated parents have called my office searching for answers.Once the CDC signs off, Children under 5 will finally be able to get their COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week. twitter.com/abc/status/153" on June 17Read on Twitter
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