Rep. Lawrence Issues Statement in Honor of Juneteenth 155th Anniversary
June 20, 2020
June 20, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following statement in observance of Juneteenth, the oldest commemoration of the end of slavery, which is recognizing its 155th anniversary:
"Each day, we see the need for further action to combat racism in America, which is evident by the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rashard Brooks, and many more.
"We must continually remind ourselves and successive generations that the em . . .
"Each day, we see the need for further action to combat racism in America, which is evident by the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rashard Brooks, and many more.
"We must continually remind ourselves and successive generations that the em . . .