The 163rd anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation was observed at the Siloam Baptist Church in Orrville on Thursday.Â
"It was a powerful reminder that liberation, justice, and freedom are not just milestones in our past, but commitments we must continue to fight for today and in the days ahead," said Sen. Robert Stewart, who was in attendance and received an award there.Â
The Emancipation Proclamation was signed on Jan. 1, 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln during the throes of the American Civil War. The proclamation effectively declared all enslaved persons in the Confederate states to be free.Â
"The lecturers were insightful and powerful, offering reflections that challenged us to keep pushing forward in the struggle for equality and human dignity," said Stewart. "I was truly honored to receive an award during today’s program, and I carry that recognition with humility and gratitude."
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