Today, we honor #Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Galveston, Texas, finally received the news that slavery had legally ended, almost 2.5 years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. This day symbolizes the ongoing fight for equality and justice, reminding us that freedom is a fundamental right for everyone.
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There has been a pattern of delayed justice when it comes to slavery and racism in the US. Juneteenth marks the day that the slaves in Texas finally became free — a whole 2 and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. And it just became a federal holiday in 2021. We can't even begin to untangle the complex trauma and damage that the fingerprints of slavery have imprinted on our country, still plainly visible today. But we can honor the sacrifices of those who helped end slavery, celebrate the progress that has been made, interrogate the innate privilege so many of us know all our lives, and make an effort to heal wounds. Celebrate Juneteenth. Celebrate freedom. Celebrate progress. And never stop demanding positive change and real equity.
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This #Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, honoring the strength of those who helped to secure liberty, freedom, and justice for all — and supporting those who continue to work toward those same ideals today. How are you commemorating Juneteenth? Share your stories and traditions in the comments! 💫
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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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Ibram X. Kendi has really got me thinking. The parallels drawn between historical ideologies used to justify oppression and the current discourse around racial equity are eye-opening. Reflecting on this, it underscores the importance of our educational system. Just as past narratives were manipulated to preserve injustice, our responsibility in the public school system is to ensure a comprehensive and truthful teaching of history. By acknowledging the complexities of our past, we empower the next generation to critically assess societal narratives. As we enter #BlackHistoryMonth, let's amplify efforts to integrate diverse perspectives into the curriculum, fostering an environment where students can engage with the historical context of systemic racism. Education becomes a powerful tool in dismantling misconceptions and promoting a more inclusive future. Let's continue the conversation and collectively contribute to a curriculum that instills empathy, understanding, and a commitment to dismantling systemic inequities. 📖🌐 #EducationForEquity #BlackHistoryMonth2024 #InclusiveEducation #DEI ❤️🖤💚
To preserve slavery, enslavers claimed slavery was “positively good” and that abolitionists were making up the terror and exploitation of slavery. To preserve Jim Crow, segregationists claimed public accommodations and institutions were “separate but equal” and that civil rights activists were making up all the racial inequity and injustice. To preserve racism today, the ideological descendants of enslavers and segregationists are claiming that the U.S. is a “colorblind” society and antiracist intellectuals and activists are making up all the racial inequity and injustice. As they strive to preserve racism, we must strive to recognize and combat these repackaged ideas by deepening our understanding of history. Making this #BlackHistoryMonth all the more critical. 👊🏿
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To preserve slavery, enslavers claimed slavery was “positively good” and that abolitionists were making up the terror and exploitation of slavery. To preserve Jim Crow, segregationists claimed public accommodations and institutions were “separate but equal” and that civil rights activists were making up all the racial inequity and injustice. To preserve racism today, the ideological descendants of enslavers and segregationists are claiming that the U.S. is a “colorblind” society and antiracist intellectuals and activists are making up all the racial inequity and injustice. As they strive to preserve racism, we must strive to recognize and combat these repackaged ideas by deepening our understanding of history. Making this #BlackHistoryMonth all the more critical. 👊🏿
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What narrative are we reinforcing? As educators, it’s our responsibility to ensure that the narratives of history are broken down, analyzed, and questioned critically. It is our duty to provide our students with the skills to think for themselves and seek truth.
To preserve slavery, enslavers claimed slavery was “positively good” and that abolitionists were making up the terror and exploitation of slavery. To preserve Jim Crow, segregationists claimed public accommodations and institutions were “separate but equal” and that civil rights activists were making up all the racial inequity and injustice. To preserve racism today, the ideological descendants of enslavers and segregationists are claiming that the U.S. is a “colorblind” society and antiracist intellectuals and activists are making up all the racial inequity and injustice. As they strive to preserve racism, we must strive to recognize and combat these repackaged ideas by deepening our understanding of history. Making this #BlackHistoryMonth all the more critical. 👊🏿
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Today we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Learn more about this important day and its significance for our country! #Juneteenth #Independence #Freedom https://hubs.ly/Q02BJGSL0
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Helpful explanation of a thoughtful design.
[JUNETEENTH | FLAG] Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, slavery continued in Texas until June 19, 1865, when word reached Galveston, Texas that all slaves in Texas were free. One third of the people in Texas were [enslaved people] at that time. Juneteenth was celebrated annually with picnics and barbecues at public emancipation grounds, some of which are used to this day. Juneteenth became a legal state holiday in 1980. Source: Black Facts #juneteenth | #blacklinkedin #blackcommunity #blackatwork #blackhistory #blackjoy #blackprofessionals #blackpride
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Happy Juneteenth! I’m proud of my country for ending slavery and I’m glad we have a holiday to celebrate it. I believe there’s nothing more American and freedom loving than ending slavery. Sometimes I talk about wealth inequality in the US. Both the extreme nature of it (a few extremely rich people hold more wealth than most other people combined) and how it relates to race. Currently the median wealth of black families ($24,520) is about one-tenth that of white families ($250,400). I WISH I could believe that everything is currently fair and equal and there simply is no explanation for that, but we know that can’t be true (unless you believe that having darker skin makes you less likely to be wealthy, which is racism). When you zoom out a bit, it’s easy to see slavery, and especially segregation weren’t that long ago. To break down these dates a bit: 1619: Arrival of enslaved Africans to Virginia 1865: Freeing of the last southern slaves in Texas (Juneteenth) and ratification of the 13th Amendment 1964: Passage of the civil rights act outlawing segregation While I’m immensely proud of my country for the progress we have made I also hope for an even brighter future where looking up statistics based on skin color produce nothing but statistically insignificant results. Credit to Zerflin for the idea and original design for the timeline and Kara Pérez for sharing. As always, reminding you to build wealth by following the two PFC rules: 1.) Live below your means and 2.) Invest early and often. -Jeremy #juneteenth #wealthinequality #timeline #slavery #segregation
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Today, we honor the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States and the invitation of freedom to all Americans. #FreedomDay Learn more about the significance of Juneteenth https://buff.ly/3MThhq6
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