Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate freedom and commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. #FranklinSchoolJC #FranklinSchoolCommunity #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2024
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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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Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are disproportionately represented in human trafficking statistics. Here are some statistics that show the racial disparities in trafficking: Black youth Black children are more likely to be arrested for juvenile prostitution (child sexual abuse) than other racial groups, making up 53% of all arrests. Black girls are also more likely to be trafficked at a younger age. For example, in King County, Washington, 52% of child sex trafficking victims are Black, even though Black children and adults only make up 7% of the population. Black women According to a two-year review of suspected human trafficking incidents, 40% of sex trafficking victims were Black women. In Cook County, Illinois, 66% of sex trafficking victims between 2012-2016 were Black women. In Nebraska, 50% of people sold online for sex are Black, even though Black people only make up 5% of the population. The National Human Trafficking Hotline also reports that Latinos are disproportionately represented among human trafficking victims and survivors. The sources of these statistics are The Polaris Project, The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and Rights4Girls. #juneteenth #bipoc #survivorleaders
June 19, 1865—Juneteenth—is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. As we celebrate and remember this day, we also recognize the reality that there are still millions of people around the world who are experiencing modern slavery. HTI celebrates this day while holding on to tangible hope, knowing that we can make a difference. #Juneteenth #June19 #EndModernSlavery #StopTraffickers
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Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the US. Let's remember the struggle, celebrate freedom, and recommit to justice for all. ✊🏾✊🏻🌟 #BHHS #BHHSRealEstate #RealEstateReport #RealEstateTips #RealEstateAdvice #PetersenPartners #TeamoftheFuture #AtlantaRealEstate #AtlantaRealtor #ForeverAgent #TrustedAdvisor #BerkshireHathaway #Smyrna #Realtor #Juneteenth
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Here’s to a jubilant #Juneteenth! Carolina Jews for Justice is proud to celebrate this national holiday of emancipation. As we gather to share good food and good cheer, let’s take a moment to remember that the liberation project is still yet unfinished. Juneteenth, in fact, commemorates a story of liberty withheld and freedom delayed. There will always be forces working against justice — including apathy and ignorance. Which is why the work for social and racial justice must continue! Today, as we celebrate freedom from chattel slavery, we want to hold up the righteous fight for reparations being waged in North Carolina communities — from Asheville and High Point to Raleigh and Wilmington. “Juneteenth, more than anything, commemorates the potential of freedom. … The work of liberation for black Americans is still in progress. This work is not something that can be done alone. The Jewish community must be involved, not simply because it is the right thing to do, but because our very future is bound up in it too. It is time for the Jewish community to stand next to the black Jews in our midst, and shoulder-to-shoulder with the broader black community. Let the Jewish community take cues from black leaders who ask them to reckon with hard truths — truths like the fact that the wealth of America was built on the back of African slaves from whom our black community is largely descended. Truths like the fact that many Jews in pre-Civil War America were silent on slavery, and some did, in fact, own slaves. Truths like, while many in our Jewish community have been able to access reparations for our communal tragedy of the Holocaust, black Americans continue to fight for theirs.” #socialjustice #racialjustice #reparations
Opinion | Why Juneteenth - Which Marks The End Of Slavery - Should Be A Jewish Holiday
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Today, on International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, we remember the past, stand against the present, and work for a future free from this abhorrent practice. 🌍✊ Slavery is a stain on humanity that continues to exist in various forms. Let's raise our voices, educate, and advocate for the rights and freedom of all enslaved individuals. By shining a light on this issue and demanding change, we can work towards a world where every person is treated with dignity and respect. Join the fight for the abolition of slavery and let justice and freedom prevail. #AbolishSlavery #HumanRights #EndModernSlavery
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☮️Let's Reclaim Our Humanity ☮️ These past few days, we've witnessed unprecedented chaos across our beloved cities—Hull, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Blackpool, and Belfast. Riots have erupted in response to the horrific murder of three beautiful souls.🕊️ Our hearts and prayers are with their families and the entire community. Such acts of violence leave us feeling unsafe, grieving, and searching for answers. But let us pause and reflect. Those wreaking havoc are not experts in any field or activity. They misuse the term "racist," a word that should denote someone proficient in matters of race. Instead, they are driven by bigotry and ignorance, seeking someone to blame for their own frustrations. As leaders and citizens, it is our duty to address these issues, unify our communities, and reject hate and division. We must reclaim the true meaning of words and promote understanding. It is our democracy that needs to be defended, it allows us to vote and bring about change peacefully every 5 years. We don't need anarchy in our streets; we need constructive dialogue, action and justice. Let’s honour the memory of those lost by striving for a better society. Leaders, it's time to step up, speak out, and lead us towards peace and unity. Let's make our voices heard for the right reasons and on the right side of history.✌️🏽❤️ #PeaceAndUnity #StrongLeadership #ReclaimHumanity #theynotlikeus #Leadership #Community #Unity #StopTheViolence #TogetherWeCan #LoveOverHate #EndRacism #HumanRights #CommunityEngagement #Peace #LeadershipMatters #StopViolence #Together #Humanity
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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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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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Restoring America: Addressing Controversial Views on Slavery Join the conversation around a controversial video by Pastor Rod Parsley about slavery and its lasting impact. Explore the historical perspective and discuss the implications of holding slaveholders accountable. Let's delve into an important and thought-provoking topic together. #RestoringAmerica #AddressingSlavery #ControversialViews #PastorRodParsley #HistoricalPerspective #Accountability #SlaveryDebate #ImportantTopic #ThoughtProvoking #Discussion
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What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The name “Juneteenth” references the date of the holiday, combining the words “June” and “nineteenth.” #Juneteenth2024
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