Celebrating Juneteenth: Judge Wanda M. Stokes on Freedom, Justice, and Equality

Celebrating Juneteenth: Judge Wanda M. Stokes on Freedom, Justice, and Equality

Courtesy Photo — Hon. Wanda M. Stokes, Circuit Court Judge, shares a powerful Juneteenth reflection on justice, equality, and the continued pursuit of freedom. Her words remind us that the law must serve all people with dignity and equity.Juneteenth stands as a powerful reminder of the enduring struggle for freedom, justice, and equality in America.On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved African Americ…