Legacy Health’s Post

🇺🇲 Commemorating Juneteenth because it matters...🇺🇲 One of many reasons today’s celebration of Juneteenth is so important would be how 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲. Each year on June 19th, Americans commemorate the day when Major General Gordon Granger led Union soldiers into Galveston, Texas, where they finally enforced the news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Despite how many say the emancipation proclamation ended slavery on January 1, 1863, it wasn't until this date, two years later, that American troops were able to make their way through Texas' tricky terrain and, thus, the last of the enslaved people were truly freed. Although it began in 1866 as a political rally to give voting instructions to the Black community, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆'𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀. On this date, we celebrate progress. As the fight against systemic racism in America continues, this #Juneteenth holiday carries immense significance for freedom and equality. It is not black versus white but everyone versus racism; together, we can make great strides forward. Happy Juneteenth, a day of recognition, restoration and celebration! Let's reflect on Black Americans' activism and #productivity, pushing our nation toward its founding ideals. #OrganizeForSuccess #PersonalizedProductivity #GetOrganized #MakeEveryMinuteMatter #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore

As we observe Juneteenth, let's reflect on its profound significance in today's ongoing journey towards equity. Dating back to 1865, Juneteenth commemorates the pivotal moment when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the emancipation of enslaved individuals, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Designated a federal holiday on June 17th, 2021, Juneteenth stands as the oldest African American celebration, reminding us of the enduring struggles and resilience of Black Americans. However, our recognition of Juneteenth should also serve as a reminder that the fight for true equality is far from over. We must acknowledge the disparities that persist and recommit ourselves to advocating for a future where every individual, especially Black Americans, can thrive without barriers. This Juneteenth, let us renew our dedication to dismantling systemic injustices and creating a society where equity and justice prevail for all. To find Juneteenth events in the St. Louis area visit: ·      https://lnkd.in/gUT-mktw ·      https://lnkd.in/gpxAR354 #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2024 #AmericanHistory #USHistory #BarackObama Affinia Healthcare CareSTL HealthFamily Care Health Centers People's Health Centers Inc Missouri Foundation for Health SSM Health BJC HealthCare St. Louis Regional Health Commission Generate Health STL

Juneteenth is a newer federal holiday commemorating the arrival of 2,000 Union troops to Galveston Bay, TX, declaring on June 19, 1865 that enslaved people were free. News of the executive decree ending slavery came to Texas—the last Confederate state reached by the Union army—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The name “Juneteenth” references the date of the holiday, combining the words “June” and “nineteenth.” In honor of Juneteenth, I want to share with leaders that achieving and/or advancing health equity is critical towards freedom in this country today. Not only for African Americans but for all people, freedom is still elusive. The journey to freedom continues, and we find strength and resilience by celebrating and finding joy along the way. From teaching emancipatory education to decolonizing philanthropy, enacting reparative economic policy, and cooking up recipes of liberation that light the way toward freedom for all. For Black leaders especially Black women, I encourage you to rest and do breathwork. Furthermore, read Rest is Resistance, The Enneagram for Black Liberation and The Hill We Climb as you prioritize your mental and emotional health, which I hope result in Black women and their communities thriving. Take deep breaths everyday especially during difficult or hard days. #Inhale #Exhale "Today I celebrate my freedom and the plight of those who paved the way. So that we could be here commemorating Juneteenth, now a national holiday". Whether you call it Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Black Independence Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, or just Juneteenth, it’s a reminder to celebrate both the idea and the experience of freedom. #Juneteenth #Freedom #Celebration #Resilience

How did Juneteenth come to be, and why is it such a historically significant holiday? Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery, started back in 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to deliver the news that slavery had been abolished and declare the state’s slaves free. Although this declaration did not mark total emancipation, annual celebrations of freedom began to occur thereafter. While Black Americans have celebrated this self-proclaimed day of absolute freedom for more than a century, President Joe Biden officially declared Juneteenth a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. This day signifies the ongoing fight for equality and serves as a reminder of the efforts to dismantle racism in America. Françoise Hamlin, associate professor of Africana Studies and history, explains the origins of Juneteenth and how we can use the holiday to reckon with the nation’s past in order to inform a more just future. — #BrownCurious is a social media series that features Brown University’s community of experts answering the world’s most searched and discussed questions. 📸 Image credit: Courtesy of Galveston Historical Foundation. "June 19, Emancipation Day. Corpus Christi, 1913," Collection of African American photographs Ag2002.1415, DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University. "Emancipation Day Parade Lincolnville, Florida (1920s)" by Richard Aloysius Twine, 1896-1974. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. "Emancipation Day Officers Of The Day" from Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. “Juneteenth parade in Denver heading north from downtown toward the corner of York and ??? circ 1983” by Newestf (CC BY-SA 4.0). "Juneteenth marching band parade in Austin, Texas, 2009." Jessica Mullen (CC BY 2.0).

IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH Black Americans have long celebrated Juneteenth. Legislation signed by President Biden officially made Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021, and Americans began to fully understand the significance of this significant celebration in Black communities around the United States. In most Confederate states, the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation immediately abolished slavery on January 1, 1863. However, it would be two and a half years later—June 19, 1865—before enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom when a Union General enforced the Proclamation. The promise of freedom and access to the American Dream for all remains elusive for some in the United States—especially for various marginalized groups. This "Dream" is this premise that Americans have rallied to highlight and fight against racism, bigotry, and xenophobia. May we all reflect on and hope for the changes necessary to achieve equality, eradicate racism, and continue striving for a more perfect union. Have a safe and memorable Juneteenth! #Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a newer federal holiday commemorating the arrival of 2,000 Union troops to Galveston Bay, TX, declaring on June 19, 1865 that enslaved people were free. News of the executive decree ending slavery came to Texas—the last Confederate state reached by the Union army—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The name “Juneteenth” references the date of the holiday, combining the words “June” and “nineteenth.” In honor of Juneteenth, I want to share with leaders that achieving and/or advancing health equity is critical towards freedom in this country today. Not only for African Americans but for all people, freedom is still elusive. The journey to freedom continues, and we find strength and resilience by celebrating and finding joy along the way. From teaching emancipatory education to decolonizing philanthropy, enacting reparative economic policy, and cooking up recipes of liberation that light the way toward freedom for all. For Black leaders especially Black women, I encourage you to rest and do breathwork. Furthermore, read Rest is Resistance, The Enneagram for Black Liberation and The Hill We Climb as you prioritize your mental and emotional health, which I hope result in Black women and their communities thriving. Take deep breaths everyday especially during difficult or hard days. #Inhale #Exhale "Today I celebrate my freedom and the plight of those who paved the way. So that we could be here commemorating Juneteenth, now a national holiday". Whether you call it Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Black Independence Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, or just Juneteenth, it’s a reminder to celebrate both the idea and the experience of freedom. #Juneteenth #Freedom #Celebration #Resilience

During a keynote address in July 1852, at an event commemorating the Declaration of Independence, Frederick Douglass asked, “What to the slave is the Fourth of July?” Today, someone might ask, “What is Juneteenth to the enslaved people’s descendants?” The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture says Juneteenth marks America’s “second independence day,” long celebrated in the Black community but largely unknown elsewhere until it became a federal holiday in 2021. But just like the country’s initial Independence Day (July 4), the commemorative date for Black people’s independence (June 19) comes with asterisks. Contrary to wives’ tales and urban legends, Juneteenth doesn’t celebrate the day when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free. It’s the day, in 1865, when 2,000 Union troops arrived and finally enforced the newly won freedom as mandated by the Emancipation Proclamation. But even that history lesson isn’t cut-and-dried. Slavery wasn’t outlawed throughout the country until Congress ratified the 13th Amendment on Dec. 6 of that year – eight months after Confederate forces surrendered the South’s cause. Some states still clung stubbornly to their so-called rights; Delaware didn’t ratify the 13th Amendment until 1901 and Kentucky held out all the way until 1976, finally making slavery illegal. However, there must be a date to commemorate freedom for African Americans. The Fourth of July doesn’t cut it because many Founding Fathers were enslavers in 1776. Therefore, June 19 (often celebrated on the third Saturday) gets the honor. Happy Juneteenth! #Juneteenth #BlackHistory #AmericanHistory

During a keynote address in July 1852, at an event commemorating the Declaration of Independence, Frederick Douglass asked, “What to the slave is the Fourth of July?” Today, someone might ask, “What is Juneteenth to the enslaved people’s descendants?” The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture says Juneteenth marks America’s “second independence day,” long celebrated in the Black community but largely unknown elsewhere until it became a federal holiday in 2021. But just like the country’s initial Independence Day (July 4), the commemorative date for Black people’s independence (June 19) comes with asterisks. Contrary to wives’ tales and urban legends, Juneteenth doesn’t celebrate the day when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free. It’s the day, in 1865, when 2,000 Union troops arrived and finally enforced the newly won freedom as mandated by the Emancipation Proclamation. But even that history lesson isn’t cut-and-dried. Slavery wasn’t outlawed throughout the country until Congress ratified the 13th Amendment on Dec. 6 of that year – eight months after Confederate forces surrendered the South’s cause. Some states still clung stubbornly to their so-called rights; Delaware didn’t ratify the 13th Amendment until 1901 and Kentucky held out all the way until 1976, finally making slavery illegal. However, there must be a date to commemorate freedom for African Americans. The Fourth of July doesn’t cut it because many Founding Fathers were enslavers in 1776. Therefore, June 19 (often celebrated on the third Saturday) gets the honor. Happy Juneteenth! #Juneteenth #BlackHistory #AmericanHistory

Today we remember and acknowledge Juneteenth, which celebrates the emancipation of Black slaves in Texas in 1865. Learn more about why we recognize Juneteenth in this Q&A with Assistant Professor Ashleigh Lawrence-Sanders: https://bit.ly/3xsJoe3

🎉 JUNETEENTH🎉 On June 19, 1865, freedom finally arrived for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. This day marked the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been the law of the land for two and a half years already. Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates the resilience, strength, and contributions of Black Americans. Juneteenth is more than just a historical event; it symbolizes the ongoing fight for equality and justice. It’s a reminder that America was founded on the idea that all people are created equal and deserve equal treatment. 🌿 How can you observe Juneteenth? Learn: Educate yourself about Juneteenth’s significance and its impact on American history. Celebrate: Attend local events, parades, and community gatherings. Reflect: Take a moment to honor the resilience of those who fought for freedom. Support: Engage with Black-owned businesses and organizations. Advocate: Continue the work toward a more just and equitable society. 💪 Let’s celebrate Juneteenth together!