December 6 marked Abolition Day, the anniversary of the ratification of
the 13th Amendment in 1865, which abolished slavery in the United
States. However, this day was not one of celebration but one of
reckoning—an opportunity to confront the enduring legacy of slavery. In
this powerful reflection, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge James
Andrew Wynn calls us to remember the brutal reality of this institution
and its profound impact on the nation, urging us to confront both the
past and its ongoing effects on systemic injustice. This day serves as a
reminder that the fight for true equality and justice continues, as we
work to honor the humanity of those who endured slavery and confront the
inequities that persist today.
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