The Emancipation Memorial, also known as the Freedman's Memorial or the Emancipation Group, is a controversial statue located in Washington, D.C. The statue depicts Abraham Lincoln standing with one hand raised above a kneeling Black man who is breaking free from chains. The statue was funded by formerly enslaved individuals and dedicated in 1876 to commemorate the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of slavery in the United States.

While the statue was intended to commemorate the abolition of slavery and honor Lincoln's role in ending it, it has faced criticism for its portrayal of the Black figure in a subservient position. Many activists and historians argue that the statue perpetuates racist stereotypes and fails to represent the true complexities of emancipation and the struggles faced by Black Americans during that time.

In recent years, there have been calls to remove or relocate the Emancipation Memorial, with some arguing that it does not accurately reflect the contributions and agency of Black individuals in their own liberation. Others argue that the statue should remain as a reminder of the progress made since slavery was abolished and as a testament to the ongoing fight for racial equality.

The Emancipation Memorial continues to be a point of contention and debate in discussions about representation, race, and historical memory in the United States.