Today, we honor June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. Today, we celebrate Freedom.
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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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Today, we honor the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States and the invitation of freedom to all Americans. #FreedomDay Learn more about the significance of Juneteenth https://buff.ly/3MThhq6
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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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Today we honor, reflect, and commemorate #Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about this important day in American history: www.juneteenth.com and https://lnkd.in/gDimiCf2
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Coming Soon Defeating Slavery by Nancy Spannaus Defeating Slavery takes on two of today’s prevalent assertions about slavery. First, I challenge the current popular insistence that the commitment to slavery was integral to American identity. I document the depth and pre-eminence of the American anti-slavery movement, starting in the 18th century and growing to a peak during the Revolutionary era. The fight against slavery by persons of all races was integral to our Revolution, and never died. Second, I counter the idea that the extraordinary economic progress of the United States was based on the wealth allegedly created by the slave economy. As the advocates of Hamilton’s economic system insisted, our prosperity depended upon freeing ourselves from economic colonialism. The advances in our economy occurred despite the continuation of chattel slavery, which was a source of backwardness and impoverishment.
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While Abraham Lincoln believed slavery was morally wrong, he didn't initially want to free the enslaved people because he thought his constitutional authority as president only allowed him to challenge slavery in the context of war measures. He also worried about the reactions of border states where slavery was still legal, and he didn't want to risk losing their loyalty. Lincoln said, "If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it". However, Lincoln's views on slavery evolved. He believed that the founding fathers intended for slavery to end but didn't think they could do so overnight. He also believed that ending slavery, along with adding Black troops to the Union, could hurt the South's economy and war effort. On September 22, 1862, Lincoln issued the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which marked a shift in his position. After the war, he believed that the 13th Amendment was necessary to change the Constitution and abolish slavery.. You can use this website link to see the TV show. You can watch the Underground Railroad TV show on CAN-TV on Saturdays at 10:30 PM Central time on channel 19 or at this website link: https://lnkd.in/gvpHw5gn. You can also see the Underground Railroad TV show on our YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/bradlec79. We welcome your feedback and criticism, which will help Socaime Media Platfrom grow. It's important to note that Black voters, like any demographic group, are not monolithic in their political views. There is diversity within the Black community regarding political ideologies, priorities, and voting behavior. Therefore, while some Black individuals may support the Republican Party, others continue to align with the Democratic Party or support third-party candidates based on their own assessments of policies and candidates. #note that we welcome your feedback, comments, and constructive criticism! Clifton Bradley lll /President/ CEO Shaymar Media Productions LLC USA, Chicago, IL E-mail shaymarmedia@gmail.com Phone number: 1-312-884-9757
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Today is Juneteenth, a commemoration of the end of slavery in the US following the Civil War ✊🏽 More than 150 years after the enactment of the Thirteenthth Amendment, very little has been done to address the legacy of slavery and its continued legacies visible in contemporary inequality and injustice. Though the enslavement of Black people created wealth, opportunity, and prosperity for millions of white Americans and gave birth to the American economy, its impact is largely obscured and ignored. Slavery in America traumatized and devastated millions of people and created false narratives of racial difference that still persist today. These narratives, including the ideology of white supremacy, lasted well beyond slavery and fueled decades of racial terror, segregation, mass incarceration, and inequality. Strengthening our understanding of racial history empowers us to create a healthier discourse about race in America and foster an era of truth and justice.
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Today, we acknowledge Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history marking the end of slavery. On June 19, 1865, enslaved individuals in Texas learned of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation. We honor this day and the continued pursuit of justice and equality for all.
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