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On this day in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln formally ratified the 13th Amendment of the Constitution, forever abolishing slavery and indentured servitude in the U.S. The ripple effects of that monumental act can still be felt today. National Freedom Day also marks the beginning of Black History Month, created in 1986 to shine a much-needed spotlight on the courage, achievements, and sacrifices the Black community has made—and its ongoing struggle for true equality. The infographic below highlights some encouraging trends, as well as some areas where more progress is needed—while offering helpful tips for how to honor Black history. At CRA, we believe it’s critically important to continually broaden our knowledge and understanding of our country’s past, both the heartening and the harrowing. It’s the only way we can create a better, more equitable world—and a future we can all be proud of.