#OnThisDay
in 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX to read Order No. 3, which affirmed the end of slavery in the states of the former Confederacy. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as
#Juneteenth
— a combination of “June” & “19th” — for over 150 years.
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Happy Juneteenth! Let today be a reminder of our shared history – and a call to action for each of us to continue the work of building a future where freedom and justice are truly for all.
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On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans received word of their freedom, after centuries of brutal injustice. This Juneteenth, we take a moment to pause and reflect on the legacy and human toll of slavery, while celebrating the remarkable resilience of Black
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Juneteenth is a day of remembrance in the United States. It's a time to celebrate emancipation. And it's also a reminder that the struggle against slavery's ongoing legacies must continue until everyone is truly free.
#RememberSlavery
#FightRacism
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Proud to have Michael Orona, Sr. Advisor for International Indigenous Issues, participate in
@PRJ_Justice
’s Race Amity Day celebration in Pittsboro, NC to share
@POTUS
’s letter of support “Race Amity Day is all about choosing a path of light and love over darkness and division.”
#HappyPrideMonth
to LGBTQI+ persons around the world. We honor the Black trans women who pioneered the movement for LGBTQI+ equality in the US; they understood all of our fates are tied and none of us are free until we all. This month and every month intersectionality matters 🏳️🌈
For Pride Month this year,
@StateDept
celebrates Pride and Protection for LGBTQI+ persons and their advocates. To foster democracy, prosperity, and security, we affirm that U.S. foreign policy must be LGBTQI+ inclusive policy.
The shared legacy of the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans makes Brazil an indispensable partner in the global fight for racial equity and justice. I was honored to visit
@TheWilsonCenter
to discuss some of our joint efforts to build more inclusive democracies 🇺🇸 🇧🇷
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“It is important to have civil society participation in JAPER (US-Brazil Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality). Civil society is often closer to the problem, so it often has the solutions” says
@US_SRREJ
during our event celebrating
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“In both the US and Brazil, inequalities trace back to the legacy of slavery, decades of governmental discrimination and insufficient enforcement of civil rights laws” says
@TonaBoydEsq
at the “Bridging Histories, Forging Futures” Brazil Institute event.
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Great to meet National Urban League CEO
@MARCMORIAL
along with
@US_SRREJ
to discuss how
@NatUrbanLeague
and
@StateDept
can help promote racial justice in the hemisphere. The U.S. is proud of its robust civil society, which helps makes our democracy stronger and more inclusive.
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We asked
@US_SRREJ
Desirée Cormier Smith about the importance of engaging young leaders on issues of human rights, democracy and combating racism: "They're inheriting the societies that we create today, so it's critical that they are at the table." Hear more 👇
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🇧🇷🇺🇸 In May 2024,
#Brazil
and the
#US
celebrate the bicentennial of their diplomatic relation. To commemorate this milestone, the
@BrazilInst
will host a dialogue with Ynaê Lopes, Desirée Smith
@US_SRREJ
and
@TonaBoydEsq
. Join Us!
RSVP:
Follow the🧵
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@US_SRREJ
: Participei do Diálogo de Alto Nível 🇺🇸🇧🇷 p/ discutir direitos humanos e democracia em nossos países. Avanço da igualdade racial e étnica é essencial p/ fortalecer a paz e prosperidade no mundo, e olhamos p/ 🇧🇷 como parceiro na abordagem desses desafios compartilhados.
I joined today's 🇺🇸 🇧🇷 High-Level Dialogue to discuss human rights and democracy in our two countries. Advancing racial and ethnic equity is essential to strengthening peace and prosperity around the world, and we look to Brazil as a partner in addressing these shared challenges.
Youth programs like
@YSEALI
are powerful launchpads for individual and community growth. They help us address past injustice and embrace diversity to create strong democracies. After discussing with
#YSEALINext
about its work to ensure marginalized communities across Southeast
It was a pleasure meeting with young Indigenous & Afro-Colombian professionals this morning. Appreciated their insights on how equitable and inclusive development yields more sustainable economic growth, strengthens peace and security, and improves health outcomes for all 🇺🇸 🇨🇴
Pleased to participate today in the U.S.-Peru High-Level Dialogue. We reaffirmed the importance of ensuring that the benefits of economic prosperity are shared among all, including Indigenous peoples and people of African descent. 🇺🇸 🇵🇪
I was honored to speak at the 30th Anniversary Freedom Day celebration at
@RSAinDC
last night. The people-to-people ties between 🇺🇸 and 🇿🇦 run deep. I am especially proud of all that civil society has accomplished in the long and ongoing pursuit of equitable, multiracial