Rep. Chris Rabb Proposes ‘Emancipation Day’ to Honor Pennsylvania’s Role in Abolition

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Rep. Chris Rabb Proposes ‘Emancipation Day’ to Honor Pennsylvania’s Role in Abolition

Photo Credit: Office of Chris Rabb By James Williams, Editor Pennsylvania State Representative Chris Rabb (D-Phila.) has introduced legislation to designate the first Monday of every February as “Emancipation Day” in Pennsylvania. The proposal seeks to highlight the state’s historical role in the abolition of slavery and acknowledge the ongoing struggle for racial equality.Rep. Rabb emphasized the importance of this recognition, stating,“With ou…