Celebrating Juneteenth

This week, I joined 43 of my Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution designating June 19th as Juneteenth Independence Day. Our resolution details the history of the emancipation process and emphasizes the significance of June 19th to promote learning about an integral part of the nation’s history.

Read more about our resolution here!

On Tuesday, I hosted a Juneteenth Celebration at the Library of Congress to commemorate the hope for freedom so many people held onto for over three centuries. At the event, I was joined by Dr. Ben Carson, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black; Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, and Kevin Young, the Andrew Mellon Director of the National Museum of African American History Culture.

View my Juneteenth remarks here!

Biden’s Barren Border Communication

I joined nine other Republican Senators in penning a letter to the Biden administration demanding answers for the lack of communication among agencies in charge of securing the southern border. In our letter, we point out that this lack of communication results in individuals on the terrorist watch list illegally entering and staying in the country.

Read more about our letter here!

The Baltimore Sun: Celebrating Juneteenth at the Library of Congress: A tribute to progress and perseverance

A nation lives by symbols. Juneteenth symbolizes the emancipation of 250,000 slaves in Texas ordained by the United States Army. The Battle Hymn of the Republic was ever-present: "In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea. With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me. As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, While God is marching on." It marked the beginning of the end of Black subserviency which remains an unfinished challenge.

On Tuesday, June 18, Sen. Tim Scott, the South Carolina Republican, hosted a Juneteenth celebration at the Library of Congress. The event, attended by a packed audience, was a poignant reminder of the journey of Black Americans and their indomitable spirit. Ja'Ron Smith, former Trump Administration official and aide to Sen. Scott, served as the moderator, guiding the audience through a series of inspiring moments and speeches.

Read the full article here!

This week’s #SCSweetTea goes to the F.E. DuBose Career Center's Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter for leading a successful shoe drive. They gathered more than 1,000 pairs of shoes in total and their dedication to helping those in need is an inspiration!

Learn more about their shoe drive here!

Sincerely,

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