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Today is #Juneteenth, a significant day in American history that marks the end of slavery in the U.S. As we commemorate this holiday, let's remember that the struggle for true equality and justice continues. Today, let's reflect on Juneteenth’s importance, celebrate our nation’s progress, and recognize that much work remains to ensure equality, freedom, and justice for all. Learn more about Juneteenth here: https://lnkd.in/g4EX_uUD
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Today, we honor Juneteenth, a significant day in American history that marks the actual end of slavery in the United States. President Lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation in early 1863 - which declared all enslaved people now free. The 13th amendment, which officially amended the constitution to outlaw slavery, was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865. But it wasn't until June 19, 1865 that the final community of enslaved people were informed that they were free, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the new law—two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is not just a historical milestone; it’s a celebration of freedom, resilience, and progress. It's a reminder of the importance of understanding our country's history, honoring the people who fought to get us to where we are and looking ahead at the strives we still need to make when it comes to diversity and inclusion. Join us in celebrating this pivotal moment in history and continuing to build a more inclusive future for all. #juneteenth
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Today we celebrate #Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a time to reflect on our history, recognize progress, and continue striving for equality and justice. Learn more about Juneteenth and its significance: https://lnkd.in/gfYtvYv7
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On Juneteenth, we honor the profound legacy of resilience and liberation. This day marks not just the end of slavery, but the enduring spirit of hope and determination in the face of injustice. As we celebrate freedom, let us commit to building a future rooted in equality, understanding, and respect for all. Read more about the Juneteenth History in this article by The New York Times: https://lnkd.in/dQP3RmM #Juneteenth #Emancipation #ContinuingTheJourney
The History of Juneteenth
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𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 is Juneteenth and 𝒘𝒉𝒚 should we care? Juneteenth, marking the official end of slavery in the United States in 1865, is a holiday that many Americans have recently learned about. Despite misconceptions, it's not a new "woke" holiday but a significant day in our nation's history. Dating back to 1866, Juneteenth has been celebrated as a "Day of Freedom" in Texas, mainly by Black Americans. However, it's crucial for all Americans to commemorate this day as it symbolizes a fundamental shift towards liberty for all, not just Black history. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers enforced President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, liberating the final enslaved individuals in Texas. This momentous event, occurring years after the Confederate South's surrender, highlights the delayed spread of news in the absence of modern communication technologies. It took over two years from the Emancipation Proclamation for slavery to be completely abolished nationwide. Juneteenth stands as a testament to the enduring struggle for freedom and equality in America. It represents a pivotal step in our collective journey towards upholding the principles of liberty and justice for all. Let's recognize this historic milestone and embrace the significance of Juneteenth in our shared history. #Juneteenth #Freedom #HistoryLessons #Libertyandjustice4all
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Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the U.S. As it was in June 19, 1865, when the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas ended of the American Civil War. Although this date commemorates enslaved people learning of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation, this only applied to former Confederate states. There remained legally enslaved people in states that never seceded from the Union. These people did not gain their freedom until the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution on December 6, 1865. Today we remind all that the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1865, which abolished slavery throughout the U.S. and ended involuntary servitude EXCEPT as a punishment for conviction of a crime. Slavery has been perpetuated since the end of the American Civil War through criminalizing behavior and enabling police to arrest poor freedmen and force them to work for the state under convict leasing; suppression of African Americans by disenfranchisement, lynchings, and Jim Crow; politicians declaring a war on drugs that weighs more heavily on minority communities and, by the late 20th century, mass incarceration affecting communities of color, especially American descendants of slavery, in the U.S. The question remains what is Juneteenth to an incarcerated Black person? ... please share and repost! #Recovery #Reentry #Juneteenth
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Observation of Juneteenth. On this day we pay tribute to the perseverance, determination, and sacrifice it took to achieve emancipation, and we commit ourselves to ending ongoing institutional and systemic racism. More about the historical legacy of Juneteenth here: https://s.si.edu/3cMzA10
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On this #Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery in the US. We honor the resilience, strength, and contributions of African Americans throughout our nation's history. Today serves as a reminder of the importance of freedom, justice, and equality for all. #Juneteenth2024
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Today is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marking the day in 1865 that the last of enslaved people in America were notified of their freedom two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s also now recognised as a federal holiday following the passing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in 2021. Freedom. Independence. Words we have historically associated with the 4th of July and the U.S. becoming independent from Great Britain without recognising or acknowledging that not all Americans were celebrating freedom at the same time. We must reflect on history, it’s impact, and how it continues to shape our thoughts and opinions about society and our place in it. Through relfection comes growth, and as an industry we still have a lot of growing to do.
Honoring the Ongoing Journey for Justice: Freedom Delayed, But Not Denied On Juneteenth, we commemorate a pivotal moment in American history, albeit one marked by a delay in realizing the promise of freedom. Though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, enslaved African Americans in Texas wouldn't learn of their liberation until June 19th, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston. Juneteenth serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for justice. Freedom is fundamental. It unlocks opportunity, fosters growth, and allows individuals to thrive. As we celebrate and reflect on Juneteenth, let's help ensure that the promise of liberty extends to everyone. Have personal Juneteenth stories? What do freedom and racial justice mean to you? We'd love to hear in the comments! #Juneteenth #BlackHistory #FreedomDay
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Dating back to 1865, Juneteenth commemorates the day when 250,000 slaves in the state of Texas, which became the last bastion for slavery during the final days of the Civil War, were declared free by the U.S. Army. Juneteenth has become the most prominent Emancipation Day holiday in the US, it commemorates a smaller moment that remains relatively obscure. It doesn’t mark the signing of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, which technically freed slaves in the rebelling Confederate states, nor does it commemorate the December 1865 ratification of the 13th Amendment, which enshrined the end of slavery into the Constitution. Instead, it marks the moment when emancipation finally reached those in the deepest parts of the former Confederacy. Juneteenth represents how freedom and justice in the US has always been delayed for black people. The decades after the end of the war would see a wave of lynching, imprisonment, and Jim Crow laws take root. What followed was the disproportionate impact of mass incarceration, discriminatory housing policies, and a lack of economic investment. And now, as national attention remain focused on acts of police violence and various racial profiling incidents, it is clear that while progress has been made in black America’s 150 years out of bondage, considerable barriers continue to impede that progress.
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