January 2025: Abraham Lincoln

This month's Mag Club theme pays tribute to one of the most transformative moments in American history: The issuance of the emancipation proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1st, 1863. This groundbreaking document declared the freedom of enslaved people in the Confederate States, marking a turning point in the American Civil War and solidifying the Union's moral and political commitment to ending slavery. While the proclamation did not immediately free all enslaved individuals, it laid the foundation for the abolition of slavery and redefined the nation's ideals of liberty and justice. To honor Lincoln's profound legacy, the magazine includes a creative Easter egg.-Look closely at the front and back covers to discover symbolic representations of the life and death of this iconic leader. Through this thoughtful homage, the Mag Club invites readers to reflect on Lincoln's enduring impact and the monumental strides toward equality that began with his courageous act.