06/19/2023
HAPPY JUNETEENTH TO ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!
FINALLY!! In 2021…..
156 YEARS AFTER the last slaves were freed from Texas (2 years after President Lincoln freed the slaves…JUNTEENTH is now a Federal Holiday.
EACH TIME WE HAVE A FEDERAL HOLIDAY I DO A LITTLE RESEARCH TO EDUCATE AND REMIND MYSELF AS TO WHY THAT HOLIDAY IS A FEDERAL HOLIDAY
Many have never even heard of JUNETEENTH because when we were growing up slavery and sensitive subjects were swept under the rug and VERY BRIEFLY talked about in history classes.
We need to understand our past to make a better future.
Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States and the nation's newest federal holiday, takes place June 19, 2023. Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth has been observed by communities across the country, in different ways, for more than 150 years. From small gatherings centered around family and prayer to parades, rodeos, races, Miss Juneteenth contests and cookouts with traditional foods, Juneteenth celebrations have grown tremendously in recent years. Since President Joe Biden signed legislation to declare Juneteenth a national holiday in 2021, towns and cities in every corner of the U.S. now host a broad range of educational and recreational events that pay homage to Black history, art and culture throughout the long weekend.
Celebrating Juneteenth may mean taking steps to learn more about the holiday and its significance. According to Juneteenth.com, reading about the history of Juneteenth, the evolution of Juneteenth celebrations and how the spirit of the holiday resonates with Black Americans today is a valuable place to start. But with big events set to happen everywhere from California to New York over the next few days, there is no shortage of festivals, concerts, art exhibits and other activities to check out in honor of this year's Juneteenth. Here are some highlights.
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✍️: CBS News
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