Moore Honors Juneteenth 2016
Milwaukee, WI,
June 19, 2016
Today I joined the Milwaukee community in recognizing the 151st year celebration of Juneteenth Day. Our city has one of the country's oldest Juneteenth Day festivals, with Milwaukee's festivities going into their 46th year, making it the longest running cultural festival in our community.
Milwaukee, WI – In honor of the 151st year celebration of Juneteenth Day, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “Today I joined the Milwaukee community in recognizing the 151st year celebration of Juneteenth Day. Our city has one of the country’s oldest Juneteenth Day festivals, with Milwaukee’s festivities going into their 46th year, making it the longest running cultural festival in our community. “As we honor the one-year anniversary of the nine innocent people who were brutally gunned-down at the historic Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, we remain committed to the values of forgiveness, unity, and peace, especially in the face of evil and hate. While we’ve made incredible strides in the fight for justice and equality, this solemn observance serves as a valuable reminder about the hard work we have before us. “As a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, I remain committed to fight for freedom, equality, opportunity, and justice. Let us recognize that equality can only be achieved when we all come together in helping our nation live up to its promise of ‘justice for all.’" ### |
