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Today is #Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery for all in the United States in 1865. Today, we honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives for liberty, justice, and freedom to prevail. Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF #cotterconsulting #cotterway #wbe #wbenc #projectmanagement #constructionmanagement

I would LOVE and APPRECIATE your questions and comments on this day. This is not black history, This is American history. We just happened to be black in it. After this day, June 19th, 1865, so much happened. Under the direction of then President Andrew Johnson, nearly all the southern states would enact their own black codes in 1865 and 1866. While the codes granted certain freedoms to African Americans—including the right to buy and own property, marry, make contracts and testify in court (only in cases involving people of their own race)—their primary purpose was to restrict Black peoples’ labor and activity. Black people who broke labor contracts were subject to arrest, beating and forced labor, and apprenticeship laws forced many minors (either orphans or those whose parents were deemed unable to support them by a judge 🤨) into unpaid labor for white planters. Passed by a political system in which Black people effectively had no voice, the black codes were enforced by all-white police and state militia forces—often made up of Confederate veterans of the Civil War—across the South. After passing the Civil Rights Act (over Johnson’s veto), Republicans in Congress effectively took control of Reconstruction. The Reconstruction Act of 1867 required southern states to ratify the 14th Amendment—which granted “equal protection” of the Constitution to former enslaved people—and enact universal male suffrage before they could rejoin the Union. The 15th Amendment, adopted in 1870, guaranteed that a citizen’s right to vote would not be denied “on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” During this period of Radical Reconstruction (1867-1877), Black men won election to southern state governments and even to the U.S. Congress. However, white southerners showed a steadfast commitment to ensuring their supremacy and the survival of plantation agriculture in the postwar years. Support for Reconstruction policies waned after the early 1870s, undermined by the violence of white supremacist organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan. By 1877, Black people had seen little improvement in their economic and social status, and the vigorous efforts of white supremacist forces throughout the region had undone the political gains they had made. Discrimination would continue in America with the rise of Jim Crow laws, but would inspire the civil rights movement to come. For more information on this post, go to HISTORY.COM

This video outlines how the Liberals tanked Canada’s energy sector, driving energy investment in oil south of the border, anywhere but Canada. Shannon Stubbs knows this file inside out! We all use oil and gas, regardless whether you want to be green. We all want clean air, clean water. That is not debatable. But farmers need diesel and propane. And most Canadians cannot afford an EV or a hybrid. Are electric cars and batteries even the answer? Someone is making a lot of money off this Just Transition though and our tax dollars are funding it. The powers at be invest outside of Canada, powering Asia, Russia and China. Is our government trying to ruin Canada? Our transfer payments RELY on Alberta oil. Our power grid is already damn clean compared to the rest of the world too. Instead of balancing the budget, Trudeau wants to Just Transition, at all costs. He ignores polls, his popularity has dropped off a cliff and yet he continues to run Canada further in debt. Families need to buy food, pay for housing, new families and young adults cannot go it alone, either moving home or finding shared apartments or emigrating out of Canada. Our birth rate will further decrease. Trudeaus deficit budget and increase in the capital gains tax only hurts Canada, adding further inflationary pressure and driving more doctors and entrepreneurs away from coming to Canada. Canada is energy rich, the oil industry is cleaner than any other, this is Common Sense. Let’s sell our LNG to Germany and India, use our cleaner energy to help foreign countries lower their emissions. Bring Home the investments, and Axe the tax. Trudeaus pride is too big, he won’t stop, we need an election.

Today we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with dedication, courage, and unwavering commitment. Their sacrifices have safeguarded our freedoms, protected our nation, and inspired generations to come. Veterans have played a pivotal role in shaping our society, their contributions extending far beyond the battlefield. They are leaders in our communities, educators in our schools, innovators in our industries, and pillars of support for our families. Their service has touched countless lives, leaving an indelible mark on our nation's history. As a testament to their unwavering service, [Law Firm Name] is proud to offer our unwavering support to veterans and their families. We understand the unique challenges and sacrifices that veterans face, and we are committed to providing them with the legal guidance and support they deserve. Thank you, veterans, for your service and your sacrifice. At The Autonomy Group, PC our mission is to help seniors, individuals, and those with special needs, protect themselves and their loved ones and preserve their autonomy while leaving a legacy for future generations. 📞 Call us at 803-262-0442 🖥️ Visit our website www.taglegacyplanning.com #TheAutonomyGroup #TAG #AttorneySoraya #EstatePlanning #LegacyPlanning #ProactivePlanning #VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #UnwaveringSupport #PeaceOfMind #ElderLaw #ElderlyLawyer #GenerationalWealth #NorthCarolina #SouthCarolina #Probate #SpecialNeeds #attorney #law #lawfirm #explorepage #AvoidProbate #blacklawyers #blackexcellence #lawyers #black #blackattorneys #lawfirm #blacklawyer #fyp

Shooters in houses of worship. Gangs attacking mass transit commuters in New York. Deadly road and club/bar rage. Youngsters killing youngsters. Antisemitic, racial attacks on campuses and public spaces. Media that feeds on and entertains with violent news clips and programming. Political circles that further divide for advantage. We have long since abandoned our dedication to civil society and become a house divided. We are strangers to one another and to ourselves. The center no longer can hold. And enemies are at the door. So where do we go from here? First, we need to take a long look at ourselves. Do we in what we say and do contribute even in a small way to the discord/negativity around us? Do we look for/bring out the best or the worst in others? How does that reflect our attitude toward ourselves? Do we do exactly what our employer/client wants even if that may not be for the best of our community? Do we spend most of our time working and what’s left with family/friends? Do we ever spend time in prayer? Perhaps it’s a good time to reflect on the Civil War – in which more people died in our country than in all the wars combined – and meditate on what President Lincoln said at Gettysburg. https://lnkd.in/esTB3uBf

A reminder of why many of us have today as an official holiday. Learn more about the legacy of Juneteenth and some of the reforms advocates are fighting for in DC ➡️https://lnkd.in/ewtvAqvY

Yesterday was an absolute blast! It was so much fun to show our support for Jordan Wright, the son of the Manhattan Democratic Party boss, who skillfully managed New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam’s successful campaign. #harlem - #CelebratingSuccess - #SupportingJordanWright - #ManhattanDemocraticParty - #CampaignManagement - #CommunityEngagement - #PoliticalSupport - #FunTimes - #Gratitude - #Teamwork - #CampaignSuccess

This essay, along with the mini-doc below, are parts of a project commissioned by the International Center for Transitional Justice examing the intergenerational effects of lynching across the state of Maryland https://lnkd.in/e7TNy2yj