Today Leap observes #Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in America and recognizing the need to continue to advocate for a more equitable future for all.
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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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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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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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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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Some Truth About Juneteenth Many perceive the time between the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and Juneteenth as the gap between legal freedom and actual emancipation. However, it’s more accurate to consider the period from the surrender of the Confederacy on April 9, 1865, to June 19, 1865, when Union troops spread the news of freedom. This delay highlights that many slave owners, despite knowing the Confederacy had surrendered, kept this crucial information from those they enslaved for months. Moreover, the Emancipation Proclamation only applied to Confederate states. Lincoln did not free slaves in Maryland, Delaware, Missouri, Kentucky, and West Virginia, Union states where he actually had the authority to do so. While Maryland, West Virginia, and Missouri ended slavery in early 1865, Delaware and Kentucky did not abolish slavery until well after Juneteenth. Laura Smalley’s story and voice are testaments to the resilience and enduring spirit of those who yearned for freedom. Juneteenth stands as a powerful reminder of delayed justice and the long journey toward true emancipation. It calls us to reflect on our history, recognize the systemic roots of oppression, and commit to the ongoing fight for equity and inclusion. As we honor Juneteenth, let us acknowledge both the progress made and the work that remains. Let’s use this day to educate, inspire, and drive meaningful conversations that lead to enduring change. Learn more about the historical context and the stories that have shaped our understanding of freedom in DEI in Context. Let’s engage, understand, and act together. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Emancipation #DEI #Inclusion #HistoryMatters #DEIinContext #IKnowHistoryMatters
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As we approach Juneteenth, let us not only reflect on the terror that darkens the pages of our nation’s storybook. Let us also celebrate how the bravery and resilience of our ancestors led us to the freedoms known in our country today. Acknowledge that through slavery, deferred freedoms, and ultimately the continued fight for civil rights, the true essence of America is found. May this federal holiday serve as a reminder that the legacy left for each of us enjoying these freedoms is to continue driving peaceful discussion and demanding change that disrupts ‘societal norms’ or policy that otherwise revoke equality for all. #Juneteenth #blacklivesmatter #representationmatters #supplierdiversity #dei
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Issued 161 years ago today by President Abraham Lincoln, the #EmanicpationProclaimation marked a crucial turning point in the fight against slavery. Despite not ending slavery nationwide, it further ignited the path toward liberation. Before its creation, African Americans, enslaved and free, advocated for freedom through various means, pushing the nation towards a more inclusive manifestation of liberty. Their continuous fight ultimately led to the abolishment of slavery with the 13th Amendment in 1865. Today, as we work towards a more equitable South, let's draw inspiration from the resilience of those who fought for freedom and commit to dismantling the remnants of systemic inequities. Click here to learn more about how this historic milestone altered the trajectory of #civilrights: https://s.si.edu/3NCoPkd "#equityeducation #humanrights #slaveryabolishment
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Today, we pause to reflect on Juneteenth – also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day. It marks a cornerstone in American history: the abolition of slavery and the long-awaited enforcement of emancipation in the last Confederate state. #Juneteenth #weservetennesseans
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What Juneteenth lessons still apply to our lives today?🤔 - - - - Juneteenth marks the day that word got to the remaining slaves and their owners in the United States that all people that had previously been enslaved were now free! The emancipation proclamation that granted this freedom was issued on January 1, 1863 whereas Juneteenth wasn’t until June 19th, 1865. That’s 2 and a half years of freedom that the final slaves did not get to experience, simply because they didn’t know. There were absolutely those who knew those slaves were free but simply didn’t inform them to use them to their advantage until the absolute final minute. There is a silver lining to this unfortunate history in that it gives us all lessons that we can live by today: 1. Oftentimes, people recognize opportunities (that are uniquely for you) long before you do. 2. Some individuals will cast a shadow over your greatness in order to benefit from it. 3. Just because you don’t recognize your power/excellence/greatness does not mean that you don’t possess it. 4. Don’t count on people to proactively tell you what you need to know; ask questions, research, and investigate. 5. Just because you don’t see it today does NOT mean that your ultimate success isn’t already in motion!
Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Let's reflect on the progress we've made since and continue to strive for equality, justice and unity. Together we can create a brighter future for all. Happy Juneteenth! #Juneteenth #FreedomDay
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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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