What new right was extended to African Americans in the north around the time of the emancipation proclamation?

Around the time of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, African Americans in the northern states gained the right to enlist in the Union Army. This marked a significant shift, as it allowed them to actively participate in the fight for their freedom and the preservation of the Union. Additionally, some northern states began to grant African Americans the right to vote, further expanding their civil rights during this period of social change.