Mobile Human Relations Commission

Juneteenth is a call for both celebration and confrontation of the truth of our history. We celebrate freedom day as we remember the announcement made on June 19th, 1865 in Galveston Texas that slaves were free! We grieve the reality that this news came two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. May we as One Mobile celebrate today and continue on the path for justice by recognizing the truth of our history.

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In light of the ruling yesterday of Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, in the death of George Floyd, Mobile’s Human Relations Commission stands firm in its commitment to addressing the inequalities, racism and inequity that still remains throughout our community. The work in our community doesn’t end with this verdict. It is a step in the right direction, but continued work of all citizens in the creation of a more just, equitable and compassionate community remains. George Floyd’s life matters. Black lives matter. And we will continue moving forward.