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As Juneteenth became a national holiday this week, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reflected on the historic moment and the opportunity it provides to advance racial justice in our state and nation.
"Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of Black Americans and the dignity of all Americans by marking the date our country ended a horrific, inhumane chapter in our history," said Benson. "As Secretary of State, I remain committed to increasing racial equity and access in our public services, our elections and our democracy to build a more just society for all."
On June 19, 1865, over two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation marked a formal end to slavery in the United States, Union troops finally arrived in Galveston, Texas, bringing with them the news that the Civil War had ended and informing the last enslaved Black Americans that they were free. Since then, Juneteenth has been observed by African American communities across the nation, celebrating the end of slavery in the United States and honoring the struggle for freedom of African Americans.
"We at the Michigan Department of State continue the community-building work that has been carried out by Black Americans since they became liberated," said Assistant Secretary of State Heaster Wheeler. "Just as the freed slaves built businesses, churches, educational institutions and families, our department provides the critical services, credentials and means of democratic empowerment so that all Michiganders can realize our nation's promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act on Thursday, establishing June 19 as a federal holiday. Governor Whitmer signed a proclamation today declaring June 19 as Juneteenth Celebration Day in Michigan.
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The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) has summarily suspended the operations of Conant Driving School LLC, effective today, for alleged violations of the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (DEPIA). Conant is located at 10323 Conant Street in Hamtramck.
The Board of State Canvassers will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, Mar. 14, in Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building, 201 Townsend St. in Lansing.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth) hosted a Citizens Roundtable at the Plymouth District Library on March 10, where they heard from Michiganders – including women, military spouses, and adoptees – concerned about proposed federal and state legislation that could block millions of U.S. citizens from casting their ballot in the next election
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) suspended the operations of Al Baraka Driving School, effective today, after the provider was found to be in violation of the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (DEPIA).
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and community partners kicked off the fourth year of the Road to Restoration program Thursday with a clinic in Kalamazoo.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced that more than 318,000 inactive voter registrations are slated to be removed from the state’s voter rolls next month.
The Michigan Department of State has released dates and locations for the 2025 season of the Road to Restoration program, a free opportunity for residents to speak with departmental experts and volunteer attorneys to learn the steps they can take to restore their driving privileges.
The Secretary of State office at 701 S. Greenville West Dr. in Greenville will be closed for two weeks during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson released a video highlighting the dangers of the SAVE Act (HR 22), proposed federal legislation that threatens the voting rights of millions of eligible American citizens.
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined state lawmakers and pro-democracy advocates to expose the dangers of the SAVE Act (HR 22) and other proposals that would block millions of eligible U.S. citizens from registering to vote in future elections.
