Happy Juneteenth!

Happy Juneteenth, Everyone!

I want to thank the African Americans who showed me the way to freedom and how to fight for my people so that we can all rise together. I wouldn’t be standing here as a proud, runaway slave today if not for your light guiding the way. As a Muslim American, I had learned how to stand proud in the face of White Supremacy and enslavement from those who came before me.

This year I am still a runaway slave seeking justice and freedom for my people. I am grateful for those who showed me the way out and how to fight for justice. I want to remind everyone that slavery still exists. Hate still exists. Those of color are the ones who are less likely to gain their freedom, be freed or even have any form of justice when taken into human trafficking.

While we celebrate our nation’s freedom from legalized slavery, let’s not forget the lessons still being taught by our African American family. We must know justice for all in order to truly know peace because

Every life matters, especially yours.

God bless Nebraska and especially Her people.