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3 things you should know about the Fourth of July from a Black perspective. 🇺🇸👀😭 1. Most of the signers enslaved Black folks when they signed it… specially 73% of them. So truly, this is a White holiday. 🤷🏾♂️ 2. One of the reasons independence was declared is to continue to enslave Black people. Look up the Somerset Case. 👨⚖️ 3. We’ve never celebrated this day for American Independence. Rather, we celebrate freedom from White spaces, time with family and of course we used this day for liberation as well, historically. ✊🏾 Did you know this? 🇺🇸🤔 🚨Follow for more check the comments for resources and book(ing) info. 🙏🏾 #fourthofjuly #freedom #usa #independenceday #america #ushistory #blackhistory #africanamericanhistory #antiracism #afrocentric #dei #supremecourt #dei

Reflecting on #Juneteenth and the ugly reality of slavery in American History. Black Americans have faced impossible odds and relentless injustices. We cannot deny the stain of slavery on our history but we can be proud that the rights that we have in this country were fought for, they were not handed down by a benevolent ruling class. A quote from Toni Morrison keeps ringing in my head today: The function of freedom is to free someone else. What can you do to help free others? Who have you not invited to the table? Whose voices can you amplify? Are you listening to the folks who are greiving an America who has not lived up to her promise of liberty for everyone? With freedom comes responsibility to push the arc of American history towards justice.

A MUST READ 🗣️ @highlight I wear these patriotic colors in African attire because my ancestors' blood, sweat, and tears are in the soil of America. July 4th celebrations remind some Black Americans of America's sordid racial past and, sadly, even its present. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, marking the colonists' independence from Great Britain. However, a century later, some Black Americans were not ready to celebrate because they were still enslaved. Today, let us remember our Black founding fathers like Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem, and Salem Poor. As mentioned earlier, we know that slaves were not free at the time of the Declaration. It is as a result of that document that every American, under the U.S. Constitution, is equally guaranteed individual freedom. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." I am a descendant of one of the greatest Nigerian kings in world history. My great-grandfather was kidnapped, brought to America, forced into slavery, and sold three times. Although I am educated and wealthy, do not get it twisted—I face racism as well as unfair, biased treatment. In 1852, Frederick Douglass asked, “Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us?” And, to this day, not all Americans are free to realize the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Today, we acknowledge the birth of the nation that many Black Americans call home. We also acknowledge the ongoing fight for the unalienable rights of the global Black community. May you have a safe and healthy day and beyond as we continue to fight for justice! Closing thought: Today in 2024, are we, People of Color, truly experiencing the equality promised? #IndependenceDay #BlackLivesMatter #4thofJuly #AreWeTrulyFree #shepreaches #sisterpreacher #PreacHER #IndependenceDay #blackamerican #USA #july4th #americanhistory #highlightseveryone #everyonehighlights #everyonefollowers

Juneteenth is important, because it reminds us of what we came through and what we can achieve. As my colleagues mentioned, the reason General Order Number 3 existed and the Union Army fought to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, is because slavery existed. It's important to remember what we went through and that we were able to get out of the bondage of slavery as a nation. It's an important reminder and it’s important that we understand what it took. It's also important that the Juneteenth holiday survives. It allows each generation to reflect what more there is to do. Juneteenth places Black people at the center of the conversation about freedom, it's meaning and manifestation in this nation. We should regularly consider the evolution of the meaning of freedom as we look at certain moments in the nation’s past and present. Someone can deeply appreciate why Juneteenth was important for the Poor People's Campaign. Why Juneteenth is important in relation to the events that happened this past summer with the death of George Floyd. Why Juneteenth is important when we think about enforcing our rights to vote and how we define citizenship in this nation. Juneteenth should really be a rallying call for all of us to think about the meaning of freedom, particularly regarding African Americans, as well as to the nation and the rest of the world. -         Mary Elliott, Curator of American Slavery Forward Movement Enterprises celebrates Juneteenth and our continued forward movement as a nation.

20 years ago, a black man was cast as God in a major motion picture that grossed almost $500M (over $820M today) No one was outraged; no one boycotted, and no one cared about the colour of the actor's skin because the actor was cast on merit, skill, talent, and hard work. Fortunately, this film was released before everything became a reductive "Culture War" story. 🙈Morgan Freeman was not cast because he was black. 🙈He was not there for the purpose of DEI. That Mr Freeman was black did not change or harm the story in any meaningful way. In Judeo-Christianity, god has always been priceless. Morgan Freeman is not “woke”; he occasionally speaks out against race-baiting, Black History Month, and identity politics. He withdraws from being identified as a black figure, preferring to be recognised as what he is: an American. Morgan Freeman is one of the most unifying black men of our time, which runs counter to the DEI movement, which has more in common with the ethnonationalism of the 1930s. From a systemic perspective, everything exists for a reason: we are offered an opportunity to learn and grow. I value the existence of DEI because it consistently reminds me that black racists are as intractable and insecure as white racists. Sitting on the beach in my maternal home of Barbados, I come back into contact with our past and how far we have come as an island rooted in a rich and complex history. Thanks to an exceptional education system, a warm and generous spirit, and a distinct ethnic mix of Amerindian, Jewish, Irish, Welsh, Scottish, African, American Indian, Asian, and East Indian, we are a truly modern, raceless society. Naturally, I feel drawn to honouring and respecting the values that support and uplift all humans, as Barbados has succeeded in doing. In this regard, it is unparalleled. DEI is akin to a political or religious affiliation. It teaches us which lives matter more. Those who dare to face life understand one simple truth: All Lives Matter. #DEI #raceless #racism #god #politics #religion #lifematters #barbados #education #universalinclusion

IF SHE IS BLACK OR NOT IS IRELEVANT ! For me rather Ms. Harris is black or not,on it's face, is not relavant. Beyond the tone of her skin,historically,she is part of the diaspora.However, what is a issue for me is how she can exploit her heritage as being black,indian,Asian... to advance her political ambitions . For example,coming out of a record store to show off how she listens to old-school black jazz and how she cooks greens. Who does that? I am sure their are other examples. However, she then says she will not do anything...As I have mentioned previously,I have nothing against mix raced marriages.However,since she has made her blackness" part of how she wants to be seen in her professional life and her actions towards black people,who she is married to should be considered. The bottom line for me is,based or her actions going back to the beginning of her career, she is a opportunist that will seemingly do a lot to accomplish her career aspirations. I do not have a problem with that except for the fact that she has power and is seeking more.Additionally,her actions can and could impact the lives of millions of black people just by virtue of her living at 1600.If black people want to believe in her after knowing who she really is,so be it . However,if she is supported by black people even if only with moral support with a certain expectation to be reciprocated,that is a problem.Having a expectation that will never happen,will only put us further behind and we must not do that to the next generation.We saw this with Mr .Obama Peace

Today we celebrate #Juneteenth. On June 19th, 1865, more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas were informed, finally, that they were free by decree of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation, which had been signed more than two years before that fateful day, freed enslaved people in confederate states. It would take another six months before the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified making slavery illegal, except as punishment for a crime (the fine print) and freeing the remaining 100,000 enslaved people in states that never seceded from the union during the Civil War. The story of Juneteenth is a story of justice delayed. A story that Black people in this country know all too well. On this day, we remember those who continue to fight to make the full rights of citizenship a reality of all people. Juneteenth is a day to remember, grieve, reflect, and tell the truth of this country’s history and its legacy of enslavement. It’s a day to celebrate freedom and to acknowledge its unfulfilled promises. The work of repair is still very much in progress but Juneteenth reminds us of how far we’ve come.

As we reflect on Black History Month here in the UK, we are reminded of the painful legacies of racism, dehumanisation, and oppression. Stories where: - People were forced into segregated communities, denied equal access to basic resources like education, healthcare, and employment, treated as second-class citizens in their own land. - Entire communities subjected to daily humiliation, stopped by police, surveilled, and treated as threats rather than human beings. - Peaceful protests crushed under the weight of brutal regimes, with demonstrators jailed, attacked, or even killed for demanding basic human rights. - A people vilified and dehumanised in global narratives, portrayed as inherently violent or backward, simply for resisting their oppression and fighting for their dignity. But these struggles are not confined to Black history. Today, this is the lived experience of Palestinians and many other Arabs, who continue to face these injustices under occupation. As Nelson Mandela once said, “We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians.” Black History Month reminds us of the ongoing struggle for our brothers and sisters. Let us honour those who have fought for freedom and stand with those, who still fight today.

Why does it matter that Latinx, Indigenx, and Xicanx folx like myself celebrate Juneteenth? Let me share why it matters to me to? - Because it is a deeply important moment for my Black Brothers and Sisters. - Because it commemorates an important moment in Human history. - Because it makes me pause and reflect on the power, courage, and love of Black freedom fighters and dreamers across the world. - Because I understand that race is a construct born from colonialist, white supremacy. - Because I understand my ancestors also suffered (and still do) atrocities and generational trauma from white supremacy and colonialism in Mexíco. - Because I know that African-Americans have always been the Heart and Consciousness of this American project. - Because I know that any semblance of freedom or justice that I have is because of my Black Brothers and Sisters. - Because I am reminded that I stand on the shoulders of giants and I am also responsible for building communities built on Love, Freedom, and Justice.