The Emancipation Memorial, also known as the Freedman's Memorial or Emancipation Group, is a monument in Washington, D.C. that commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of slavery in the United States. The statue depicts President Abraham Lincoln standing before a kneeling African American man who has broken chains symbolizing his newly gained freedom.

The monument was designed and sculpted by Thomas Ball and was dedicated in 1876. It was funded by donations from newly freed African Americans, making it one of the first monuments to honor Lincoln and the abolition of slavery. The Emancipation Memorial has been a subject of controversy and debate, with some critics arguing that the portrayal of the African American figure reinforces racist stereotypes and perpetuates white savior narratives.

In recent years, there have been calls for the removal or contextualization of the monument, as it is seen as problematic and offensive to many in the Black community. As discussions continue around the role of public monuments in reflecting the diversity of American history, the Emancipation Memorial remains a focal point in debates about race, memory, and representation in public spaces.