As we acknowledge Emancipation Day today, we must remind ourselves that we are heading into what is probably the most consequential presidential election cycle in the last 30 years. Our civil and personal liberties, even the very history of this nation, is at risk. We are the only ones that can do anything about it.

Delegates are selected to represent DC at the Democratic National Convention help elect the party's nominee for President, adopt the party platform and adopt the rules for the party's activities, including the presidential nominating process.