Pressing Name for Legislative Motion In opposition to Involuntary Servitude within the U.S. Set for DC’s Emancipation Day Rally

Emancipation Day Press Convention and Rally

Abolish Slavery Nationwide Community Stands In opposition to Legalized Constitutional Slavery at Washington’s Controversial Emancipation Memorial

WASHINGTON , DC, USA, April 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Abolish Slavery Nationwide Community (ASNN) will host a landmark rally and press convention on the Emancipation Memorial in Lincoln Park in Washington D.C. on Tuesday April 16, 2024, at 3:30 PM EST. This pivotal gathering coincides with DC’s Emancipation Day and serves as a essential platform for advocating the whole abolition of slavery and involuntary servitude throughout all states.

ASNN, a vanguard within the struggle towards constitutional slavery and involuntary servitude, spearheads quite a few state-level campaigns and robustly helps the transformative Federal Abolition Modification, Senate Joint Decision 33 (S.J. Res 33), championed by influential legislators Consultant Nikema Williams (D-GA) Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) Consultant Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and lots of others.

The rally will function key audio system together with Max Parthas, ASNN’s Director of State Operations and Nationwide Marketing campaign Organizer; Jamilia Land, Director of Submit Election Campaigns/Co-Director of State Operations; Sara Corbett, DC native and ASNN Youth Lead Organizer, Ernestine “Tina” Martin Wyatt, a civil rights advocate and niece of Harriet Tubman; Adama Dempster, UN Ambassador for Liberia and Founding Nationwide Director of Impartial Human Rights Investigators; and JoHanna Thompson, ASNN Improvement Strategist.

Max Parthas states, “Legalized slavery persists in the US, and Emancipation Day, akin to Juneteenth, perpetuates a false impression; slavery was reworked, not ended. The thirteenth Modification maintains legalized slavery beneath the guise that involuntary servitude is permissible as punishment for a criminal offense. In the present day’s gathering will not be commemorative however a strategic transfer in the direction of effectuating the everlasting abolition of constitutional slavery.”

Highlighting the urgent want for change, the occasion will tackle the continuing problems with involuntary servitude, urging the DC Council to face with ASNN within the motion towards complete abolition. “With alarming statistics from the DC Jail System and up to date investigations by the Related Press on pressured labor nationwide, DC should lead by instance and help the Abolition Modification,” emphasised Sara Corbett, “Moreover, we urgently request that the DC Council go a decision reflecting this dedication.”

The presence of Ernestine “Tina” Martin Wyatt, a direct descendant of Harriet Tubman, provides a profound historic and emotional depth to the rally. “My great-great-great grand-aunt Harriet Tubman fought tirelessly for the liberty of enslaved individuals, she was relentless and so are we! In the present day, we proceed to increase her struggle to free these certain by involuntary servitude which is slavery by one other title”.

Jamilia Land will spotlight the broader implications of legislative inaction, referencing her work final 12 months with Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager- Dove on ACA 3 and once more this legislative session with the California coalition on ACA 8, The Finish Slavery in California Act, which is now a part of California’s Reparation Invoice Package deal. She states, “Regardless of its progressive picture, California’s sluggish progress in the direction of abolition mirrors a nationwide situation. We problem the DC Council to undertake a decision that embodies a real dedication to ending constitutional slavery.”

ASNN invitations all who’re dedicated to justice and equality to take part on this essential rally. This occasion is not only a gathering however a name to motion for everybody who stands towards the remnants of slavery in our society. Media are invited to cowl this significant occasion, with interview alternatives obtainable upon request. This press launch is meant for widespread public dissemination and use by all media shops and organizations involved with political, social, and human rights points. For additional particulars, please attain out to ASNN on the contact supplied above.

Jamilia Land
Abolition Slavery Nationwide Community
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Jamilia@abolishslavery.us
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