On this Juneteenth, we pause to honor the end of slavery in the United States—a defining milestone in our collective pursuit of justice, liberation, and true democracy. But while Juneteenth marks freedom delayed, it also reminds us: the struggle for equality is not over.

At Move to Amend, we believe Juneteenth is not just a day of remembrance—it is a call to action.

Juneteenth symbolizes the long fight to end systemic oppression. At its heart, it echoes the very mission of our movement: to dismantle the structures that continue to uphold inequality, to ensure that democracy serves all people—not just the wealthy and powerful.

As you may know, Move to Amend is a national grassroots coalition committed to passing the We the People Amendment (H.J.Res.54) — an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would:

- End corporate personhood, because corporations are not people and should not enjoy the same rights as living, breathing human beings.

- Make clear that money is not speech, so political power can no longer be bought and sold to the highest bidder.

Here’s why this is so relevant today:

The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including formerly enslaved people, and prohibited states from infringing upon the fundamental rights of citizens. The Amendment has been hijacked, exploited by corporations to gain rights and power never intended for them. Supreme Court cases in the 1880's set the stage for this betrayal of justice—using the language of equality to serve corporate interests.

This perversion of justice is a direct affront to the spirit of Juneteenth.

We believe reclaiming the 14th Amendment is essential to fulfilling its original promise—and to confronting the economic and political systems that continue to harm Black, Brown, Indigenous, and working-class communities. Corporate influence fuels policies that perpetuate poverty, environmental destruction, mass incarceration, and voter suppression.

That’s why Move to Amend is relevant to Juneteenth. We’re fostering a future where freedom and justice are not symbolic ideals but living realities—where democracy truly means We the People rule.

Here's how you can honor Juneteenth with us:

- Educate yourself and others about the We the People Amendment: www.movetoamend.org

- Join the movement and become part of this essential push to create real democracy.

- Speak out about how corporate rule undermines racial, economic, and environmental justice—and how we can fix it.

As we commemorate this sacred day, let us remember the courage of those who demanded freedom—and carry their legacy forward. Let us work together to build a democracy that centers people over profits, human rights over corporate rights, and justice over exploitation.

With gratitude and grit,
Alfonso, Greg, Jessica, Jason, Tara, Cole, Shelly, George, Daniel, Kelsey, Jennie, Keyan, Michael, Katie, & Hanaan.

Move to Amend National Team
https://www.movetoamend.org/

p.s. With the 4th of July on the horizon, let’s keep the spirit of liberation alive by declaring our Independence from Corporate Rule.

You can help spread the word by:

- Sharing information at events in your community (CLICK HERE to download and print 1/4-page flyer)

- Engaging others in conversation about real democracy

🎇Let’s celebrate the 4th by reminding our neighbors that true independence means freedom from corporate dominance!