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Celebrating Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom and Reflection Today, we honor Juneteenth, the nationally celebrated commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. This day marks a significant moment in our nation's history, recognizing the long and challenging journey toward freedom and equality. At Phaxis, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every voice is heard. Juneteenth reminds us of the importance of continuing the fight for justice and equality in all aspects of our lives. Join us in celebrating this historic day and reflecting on its significance. Let’s continue to work together to create a more inclusive and equitable future for all. #Juneteenth #CelebrateFreedom #InclusionMatters #EqualityForAll

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Lawrence Allen

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I love my country! In the early 1700s New England Colonists voted to ban the slave trade through their ports. The British Crown rejected their petition. Slavery was profitable for Merry 'Ole England. From the day of our independence (Evacuation Day, November 25, 1783), when the last British ship sailed from New York Harbor, one locality after another banned slavery until a mere 20 or so years after independence, slavery was virtually banned, save about 1/3 of states. US President Thomas Jefferson used our new navy to defeat the Barbary Pirates, who routinely raided & stole Europeans (mostly women) for the North African slave trade... a million that we know of. We ended the N. African slave trade from "The Shores Of Tripoli." The Confederacy attempted to make off with 11 states and the UK was willing to receive diplomats from them with open arms. And to sell them arms: the CSS Alabama, for which England paid a $15.5 million fine to the USA (adjudicated years later in a Swiss court). And, of course, finally we lost 600,000 men in the Civil War that resulted in actual emancipation. A man could be born a slave at our independence and be free (83 yrs) by the end of it. God Bless The USA!

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