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President's MessageWhat is Juneteenth? It is to celebrate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and reflect on the ongoing journey towards freedom and equality. But why June 19? This date is significant because on June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people were free—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed by President Abraham Lincoln (January 1, 1863). Texas was the last Confederate state where slavery continued largely unchecked, so this moment symbolized the final enforcement of freedom in the U.S. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and achievements of Black Americans throughout history. It is a reminder to remember the past, celebrate the present, and work towards a better future for all. It is a time to reflect on the progress made and the work that still needs to be done to achieve true equality for everyone, remembering that freedom is a continuous process. I encourage you to take time today to learn more about the history of Juneteenth and its significance, and to consider how we can all contribute to building a more just and equitable world, both within ourselves and beyond. Freedom is our most powerful ideal. Let us embrace it with equality, dignity, and respect for every American.
--Michele Rayburn, FWPA President |
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Featured Patron | Upcoming GMMFWPA June GMM Registration Opens June 1st Speaker: Tex Quesada, Esq. Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler
Topic:Civil Litigation
June 26, 2025 - 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. 1.0 hr. CLE / (TBLS pending) Sponsored by TBA $20.00 FWPA members/$22.00 non-FWPA members Reservation deadline Tuesday Prior: June 24th-5:00 P.M. For questions, contact Susan Davis, TBLS-BCP - 1st VP (Programs) FWPA-FirstVicePresident@fwpa.org *PAYMENTS ARE ONLINE OR BY CHECK. ALL registrations for RSVPs must be made online. Online payments are online through the website or by check. Checks must be mailed 1 week prior to the lunch. Payment not received prior to the lunch will require payment to be made at the door.Due to food count requirement on TUESDAY, ANY at-door registrations and payments are discouraged. ($22 members/$24 non-members)
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GMM / CLEs RSVP and Payment Policies RESERVATIONS ARE ONLINE ONLY Due to our advance food count requirement, all RSVPS need to be made on the TUESDAY prior by 5:00 p.m. (E-mail requests to RSVP will not be valid.)PAYMENTS ARE ONLINE OR BY CHECK GMM payments are online through the website or by check. (Instructions for mailing checks are given when you register online.) Payment not received prior to the lunch will require exact payment amount to be made at the door. (Eff. Jan. 1, 2022.)ANY at-door registrations and payments are discouraged.(GMMs $22 members/$24 non-members)There is a $25 charge for returned checks.Refunds / credits cannot be given for non-attendance. |
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