Honoring Juneteenth: Continuing the Struggle for Freedom

As we commemorate Juneteenth, we reflect on the enduring words of Coretta Scott King: “Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.”

Juneteenth reminds us not only of the day when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom in 1865, but also of the ongoing fight for justice, equality and dignity that continues today.

In a world still confronting systemic racism, inequity and injustice, her words resonate powerfully—calling on each of us to carry forward the work of those who came before us and to stand up for a more just society for generations to come.

Shown are some of CGD’s projects that honor and illuminate the African American struggle for freedom and equality, serving as powerful reminders of the resilience and triumphs celebrated on Juneteenth.