Congressman Anthony Brindisi issued the following statement on Juneteenth: “Today marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people were freed in Galveston, Texas, after they learned of the Emancipation Proclamation. Since that day, our country has come a long way on the road to equality for black Americans, … Continue reading Brindisi issues statement recognizing Juneteenth