My offices are closed today in observance of #Juneteenth. My team and I are reflecting on the history of systemic racism, white supremacy, and privilege in America, and the role we play in creating a more equitable and just future - and we invite you to join us. (thread)
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Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and honors the continued struggle for equality and justice for Black Americans. Do you know the significance of June 19? Here's the history of this important date in American history:
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I'm so grateful to all who have shared their perspectives with me in the weeks since George Floyd was killed here in MN. I'm diving in to some of the extraordinary resources you've recommended to me, beginning with this guide to antiracism from :
nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-
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Those of us who have never experienced the discrimination our Black neighbors face every day have a lot of listening, learning, and action ahead of us. Let's do it together. What resources on racism, white supremacy, and privilege have informed and impacted you? List them here:
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I’m on a mission to restore faith in our gov't – but I know that trust is earned by action, not words. Next week, I’ll help pass the Justice in Policing Act, a beginning, and I’ll continue to work with Minnesotans of all perspectives as we build a more just America #ForThePeople.
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