John, I thank God every day to have been blessed with a father like Rev. Jesse Jackson. I could not have asked for a better role model growing up, one who continues to inspire me today. He taught me how to live a life dedicated to honor, courage, and service to others—lessons I have worked to pass on to my own children.Happy Father’s Day!
Today also marks the second time we celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday, but its history stretches back more than 150 years. The first Juneteenth was on June 19, 1866 in Texas, the place where slavery in America had met its final end one year earlier. The liberated Black men and women who commemorated the first anniversary of their liberation treated it as a day of rest and refreshment, a celebration of the joy of that true freedom so long denied to them, their families, and untold millions.
The fact that Juneteenth has been made a federal holiday at long last demonstrates our nation’s progress toward making good on the promise made nearly 250 years ago that the United States would recognize everyone’s right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But it also reminds us of how hard we have fought to get here, and how much further we must go.
Happy Juneteenth to all. Let us celebrate in the spirit of the first Juneteeth and enjoy this well earned day of rest together, so that we may rise refreshed tomorrow to carry on the fight for justice.
Jonathan
If you've stored your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately.
DONATE $10 NOW » [[link removed]] DONATE $25 NOW » [[link removed]]
DONATE $50 NOW » [[link removed]] DONATE $100 NOW » [[link removed]]
DONATE $250 NOW » [[link removed]] ANOTHER AMOUNT » [[link removed]]
Jonathan is running to create jobs in Illinois, increase workforce skills, and build family economic security, values that Washington could stand to fight for. It's going to take all of us working together to get him to Congress, but if you'd like to receive fewer emails, we understand. You can request to get only the most important emails here [[link removed]] , or you can unsubscribe: [link removed] .
DONATE [[link removed]]
Jonathan has been fighting for working people his entire life, and now he's ready to bring that fight to Washington in his effort to represent Illinois' 1st District in Congress. Will you make a donation right now to help us build the movement and send a strong leader like Jonathan to Congress? [[link removed]]
Paid for by Jackson for Congress
Jonathan L. Jackson for Congress
2907 South Wabash
Suite 100A
Chicago, IL 60616
United States
