Today, we commemorate #Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in our history that marked the end of slavery in the United States. Let's recognize the importance of acknowledging our past and working towards a better future together. #WeAreSSFCU | #FreedomDay
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Today we commemorate Juneteenth, a day of profound significance in American history. At Dexter & Company, we celebrate and reflect on this day of freedom and equality for all. #Juneteenth #DexterandCompany #DexterInsurance #DallasInsurance
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Where were you? I haven’t spoken about this day often, because for me, it wasn’t just the series of events I saw on that 34" box TV, set in the oak entertainment center, that would otherwise be blaring Good Morning America while my mom got ready for work. There were the events of 9/11, that immediate, undeniable impact, and then there were the ripples—those subtle, yet profound aftershocks that played out in a million ways in each of our lives, individually. I was a junior in high school, and I can still picture myself standing right behind the couch, because what was on the screen had caught my attention. My mom was standing to my right, wrapped in a towel, another towel twisted around her hair on top of her head. I had called for her to "come here and look at this" We were trying to figure out what was going on with the smoke billowing from the first tower. And then, live on TV, we watched as the second plane crashed into the second tower. 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵. 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘤𝘬. Twenty-four hours later, my mom spiraled into her first full manic episode, which lasted for weeks, only to downshift into a deep depressive state that, in many ways, continues to this day. She would never be the same. It’s a ripple effect—a personal one. This day didn’t just impact those directly involved, but also countless others who were indirectly affected. The extent of its impact goes beyond anything we could truly list. The trauma stretched far beyond what we saw on the news, or for those on ground zero. It changed lives, and in many cases, those echoes still resonate today. That’s why it’s so important to check on your people—whether you think they’ve been impacted or not. We never really know how far or deep those ripples go. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and mental health in our culture is more of a priority than ever. The ripples this event created in each of our lives are real, seen and unseen, and they matter. The day itself can be triggering in various ways. Let's be intentional today, present. Be the support someone may not even know they need. #innovation #Sustainability #Leadership
On this day, we pause to honor and remember the lives lost, the courage shown, and the strength we’ve built as a nation since 9/11. Desmond Tutu said, “𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.” And today, we are reflecting on the foundations that have been laid, both personally and professionally, that serve as a reminder that strength doesn’t come from avoiding challenges, but from rising up, facing them head-on, and choosing to rebuild—stronger, wiser, and more compassionate than before. At Yorke & Curtis, we believe in the power of community and the importance of understanding where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going. It’s in these moments of reflection that we honor the past while continuing to forge a future built on integrity, trust, and care for the people and projects we serve. Let’s take a moment today to remember, reflect, and move forward with hope, committed to building stronger, together. #NeverForget #Resilience #Community #Strength #innovation #management #buildwithus #safetystrong
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Today, we honor and celebrate freedom, while reflecting on the deep historical roots of this day. Here's why this day matters: 🌈 Freedom Delayed is Freedom Denied – Juneteenth reminds us of the long, painful delay in emancipating all slaves, a stark reminder that justice delayed can have profound impacts on communities. 📚 Education and Reflection – This day offers an opportunity to learn more about Black history, understand the struggles and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans throughout history. 🎉 Community and Celebration – Juneteenth is not just a day of reflection but also a day of vibrant celebrations, marked by festivals, music, and food that honor African American culture. 🤝 Continued Advocacy – Recognizing Juneteenth helps us stay committed to the ongoing fight against systemic racism and inequality that persists today. As we commemorate this pivotal moment in history, let's embrace the spirit of liberation and justice for all. ✊🏾🖤 #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #BlackHistory #CelebrateFreedom #OneTurnberry
Juneteenth, observed on June 19th, marks the 1865 announcement of the end of the Civil War and slavery. This day celebrates freedom and honors the resilience and contributions of African Americans. It’s a time to reflect on past struggles, celebrate progress, and continue the fight for equality. Turnberry Solutions, with our CIG ERG, encourages everyone to educate, celebrate, and strive for a more inclusive society. #OneTurnberry
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William Casby, age 106, holds his descendant Cherri Stamps-McCray. Born in slavery in 1857, Casby died in 1970 at age 113—photo by Richard Avedon at Casby's home in Algiers, LA, March 24, 1963. The United States was slower to abolish slavery than Great Britain because U.S. society was largely unfamiliar with the principles of Enlightenment that emphasised equality. Enlightenment principles included the idea that all people are created equal and should be treated with respect and dignity. Here in the United Kingdom, we are entering a new era of Enlightenment, one that invites us to lead once again rather than follow the American Empire. I lived in the United States for thirteen years. During that time, I was aware of the privileges a British accent, a Quaker education and an African name afforded me. I saw and experienced for myself that racism is not informed by skin colour. The soul knows no skin colour. Our experiences are informed by the beliefs, ideas and loyalties we carry with us. Due to our appearance and group identity, we are often obliged to have a perception of the world that ensures our right to belong based on identity. This is not how belonging works. Hence, there is no united and inclusive ‘Black’ British community. Nor is there a coherent global ‘Black’ community. There are thousands of distinct ethnicities that superficially appear to be the same. Those who can comprehend the subtleties of nuance will understand this. If we intend to create a world that includes one and all to create equality, then the path for each of us to follow is to surrender our ideas about us and them. If only white people make a reconciliatory movement, the history of oppression would repeat, only this time white people become the victims. If we all do it, we open ourselves up to something greater, more expansive and inclusive for everyone. I respect that for some, it is comfortable to sustain a belief of lack due to insecurity and demand a position of dominance and power over other groups. For others, emancipation from the transgenerational effects of mental slavery is choosing to see our fellow citizens and ourselves as equal now. We can, if we choose, learn from the past instead of repeating it. #slavery #emancipation #universalinclusion #insecurity #history #enlightenment #newvision #futureofbusiness #love #futuregoals
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Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a significant day in American history marking the end of slavery in the United States. At Champion Risk, we stand in solidarity with the ongoing fight for racial equity and justice. Let us use this day to celebrate freedom, reflect on our shared history, and renew our dedication to creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all. #Juneteenth #RiskManagement #IndustryExpert #InsuranceBroker #PropertyAndCasualty #EmployeeBenefits
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#politics #unitedstates If protesting against white racism - the original sin of American founding not because of black slavery as The New York Times’ 1619 project and Critical Race Theory (CRT) argue but because of the Indian Removal Laws of Andrew Jackson which resulted in the genocide of native Americans - is MLK Jr’s communism and socialism, then one can argue that the Declaration of Independence of 1776, which wrote in the founding values of United States of America, is communism. We all know 1776 is not communism. Why? Because communism and socialism came more than a century after 1776, not until 1917 in practice after the Russian October Revolution, which was the communist, authoritarian mirror of the democratic American Revolution by overturning a monarchy to found a republic. Both the United States and the former Soviet Union were always capitalist, because capitalism is about machines and automation, superseding agrarian feudalism, built on the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain which had begun in the 18th century. The distinction between the two systems is America is a democracy and the former Soviet Union was an authoritarian state. Racism is not about race. Race is a part of our identity, is an important part of who we are, and none of us need to be ashamed or feel superior about our race, pure bred or mixed. This is what 1776 was about. Racism is about using race as power to deprive someone not of your race of something they have or legitimately deserve. This was what the originally ratified Constitution in 1787 did to native and black Americans by depriving them of their Americanhood by law, hinging its hopes on the founding American values in the Declaration to eventually achieve the American Dream, not of great wealth by capitalism but of social equality and integration of all of the world’s races by social activism by the deprived who were not included in the original constitution. America was economically a developing country until the end of World War I in 1918. Any race can be racist. All races, not only whites, are racist when they acquire the power to be racist. Only the four men on Mount Rushmore had this insight that should guide all the rest of American presidents. Washington who had declared the First Thanksgiving in gratitude to both God and the natives and emancipated his slaves in his will despite being a Virginia plantation slave owner. Jefferson, another Virginia plantation owner, took native help to survey America from coast to coast and wondered aloud why his black slaves could not be like the white Englishmen of the American colonies who had emancipated themselves from the British rule of fellow white men. Lincoln who addressed America at Gettysburg invoking America’s founding values to hold the Union together. And Teddy Roosevelt who invited Booker T. Washington to the White House. That American institutions are racist, is therefore, not a surprise, and they need not be defended.
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Juneteenth is a pivotal moment in American history that marks the end of slavery in the United States. On this day in 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the freedom of all enslaved people, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This day is not just a celebration of freedom but a vital opportunity to learn about our history. Understanding the significance of Juneteenth helps us grasp the complexities of cultural dynamics and the lasting impact of slavery on society today. By acknowledging and studying our true history, we can avoid repeating past mistakes and gain a deeper understanding of ourselves as a people, fostering a more inclusive and informed future. Let's celebrate freedom together as One Nation United! #JuneTeenth #OneNationUnited
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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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Republicans Unite: Engaging Black Churches for Change In this video, I discuss my unique experience as the only Republican invited to engage with predominantly black churches. It’s time for all parties to come together for prophetic engagement and support our communities better. #RepublicanEngagement #BlackChurches #CommunityChange #PoliticalUnity #FaithBasedAction #DiversityInPolitics #ChurchLeadership #PropheticEngagement #InclusivePolitics #StrongerTogether
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Juneteenth sets an important reminder to embed anti-racism into both our professional and personal lives. Racism is a part of U.S. history, and its discriminatory practices can be normalized or unseen. Racial discrimination, a large source of trauma for minority groups like Black Americans, blocks access to positive childhood experiences (PCEs). The HOPE framework is an anti-racist, culturally responsive model centered around the promotion of equitable access to PCEs. Read our blog on Juneteenth: https://buff.ly/4er0rxQ
Juneteenth: its history, celebration, and connection to practicing HOPE and anti-racism
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