Georgia NAACP Recognized by Georgia State Senate for Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration

We are honored to share that the Georgia NAACP was recently recognized by the Georgia State Senate for our partnership with the Juneteenth Federation in commemorating the inaugural statewide Juneteenth celebration. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to preserving, celebrating, and educating the public about the rich legacy of Black history, culture, and resilience.

On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the final enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, has since become a symbol of liberation, unity, and the enduring fight for civil rights and equity in the United States. In 2021, it was officially designated a federal holiday, cementing its place in our nation's historical consciousness.

For the Georgia NAACP, Juneteenth represents more than just a celebration of freedom — it represents an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing struggle for justice and to recommit ourselves to dismantling the systemic barriers that still impede full equality for Black Americans.

In collaboration with the Juneteenth Federation, our inaugural celebration was a testament to the power of collective action. Together, we organized events that engaged local communities, amplified Black voices, and brought together Georgians from all walks of life to honor our history while envisioning a more equitable future.

This recognition by the Georgia State Senate is both humbling and encouraging. It reinforces the importance of our work and underscores the need to continue building coalitions that uplift, empower, and inspire. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Senate for this acknowledgment and to all who joined us in making the inaugural Juneteenth celebration such a resounding success.

As we look to the future, the Georgia NAACP remains steadfast in our mission to promote civil rights, advocate for social justice, and ensure that the legacy of freedom embodied by Juneteenth lives on in every corner of our state. We invite you to join us in this ongoing journey toward justice. Together, we will keep the torch of freedom burning bright.

Stay tuned for updates on next year’s Juneteenth events, and as always, we encourage you to get involved with the Georgia NAACP. The fight for equality is far from over, but with collective action, we can — and will — create lasting change.

In Freedom,

The Georgia NAACP