During a recent virtual gathering, Green Party presumptive presidential nominee Dr. Jill Stein emphasized the ongoing struggle for justice and true Black liberation, drawing parallels between the historical significance of Juneteenth and the current state of racial justice in America. Stein highlighted the delayed delivery of justice since the Emancipation Proclamation, citing a legacy of systemic issues such as lynching, redlining, mass incarceration, and the war on drugs, which disproportionately affect the African American community.

Stein praised the activists and leaders participating in the call for their dedication to challenging power and advocating for liberation at both local and national levels. She introduced Marsha Coleman Adebayo, a former senior policy analyst for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who has been a vocal advocate against chemical poisoning in South Africa and has faced significant backlash for her whistleblowing efforts. Adebayo, who authored \"No Fear: A Whistleblower's Triumph Over Corruption and Retaliation at the EPA,\" continues to fight against racial discrimination and supports the rights of whistleblowers through her role on the board of the National Whistleblower Center.

Adebayo expressed her commitment to Stein's presidential campaign and reiterated her support for the fight for justice, particularly in Bethesda, Maryland, where she is actively involved in preserving the Moses African Cemetery, a significant and endangered historic site. The meeting underscored the importance of grassroots activism and the need for continued efforts to address racial and environmental injustices in the United States.