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Today, The Times of Israel published my op-ed titled “Why Young American Jews Are Choosing The GOP.” In my piece, I discuss how many young American Jews like myself feel abandoned by the Democratic party and explain why our loyalty has switched to the Republican party. You can read the article at this link:

Dating back to 1865, Juneteenth commemorates the day when 250,000 slaves in the state of Texas, which became the last bastion for slavery during the final days of the Civil War, were declared free by the U.S. Army. Juneteenth has become the most prominent Emancipation Day holiday in the US, it commemorates a smaller moment that remains relatively obscure. It doesn’t mark the signing of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, which technically freed slaves in the rebelling Confederate states, nor does it commemorate the December 1865 ratification of the 13th Amendment, which enshrined the end of slavery into the Constitution. Instead, it marks the moment when emancipation finally reached those in the deepest parts of the former Confederacy. Juneteenth represents how freedom and justice in the US has always been delayed for black people. The decades after the end of the war would see a wave of lynching, imprisonment, and Jim Crow laws take root. What followed was the disproportionate impact of mass incarceration, discriminatory housing policies, and a lack of economic investment. And now, as national attention remain focused on acts of police violence and various racial profiling incidents, it is clear that while progress has been made in black America’s 150 years out of bondage, considerable barriers continue to impede that progress.

#Juneteenth (observed annually on June 19th) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and serves as a day of celebration and advocacy towards racial justice and equality. Here are a things to consider about this day. 1. With hindsite anyone can be wiser! We can condemn slavery for the evil it was but can we also, years later, adjust our minds to look with inquisitive eyes and see if we #learn anything from that period that would help us be better human beings. 2. While we continue the fight towards completely ending racial injustice, can we also #examin ourselves and see if we have traces of racial prejudices for certain groups of people at the detriment of others? How do we also deal with our hearts in this regard! 3. The system might not offer a level ground for us but with the internet, we can now expand our business to #other parts of the world that give us level playing fields! There are still lots of virgin territories to invest in outside of the USA. 4. Shall we forever allow the pain of our forefathers to be passed on to our children breeding great dislike for others or shall we, use history to #equip them to thrive on an uneven plain! 5. With certain things still stacked against the black race, how do we #reach out to those, in our communities, who have bucked under the weight and have gone into drugs or a life of crime! Have we forgotten about them as we each persue our own success? We can turn ashes into beauty! Happy #Juneteeth

GLC@Lunch: Evan Turiano, “The Perpetual Crisis: Accused Freedom Seekers and the Coming of the Civil War” Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition Yale University Event time: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:15pm Location: Online Admission: Free Event Description: This talk will examine the conflict surrounding the contested legal rights of people accused of being fugitive slaves and how their activism fueled the politics of abolition. African Americans accused of being fugitive slaves asserted access to a suite of legal rights, spurring political fights about African Americans’ citizenship rights in the federal system. Slaveholders, on the other hand, claimed that any recognition of Black legal rights in the United States threatened the comprehensive property right that formed the backbone of their economic domination. This talk will tell the story of how that conflict, over eight decades, paved the road to the Civil War and the destruction of United States slavery. More information to register ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eDe36RkZ #leagalrights #fugitiveslaves #activisim #politicsofabolition #africanamerican #politicalfight #slaveholders #blacklegalright #civilwar #unitedstatesslavery

My favorite correspondence from MLK! This and the “Souls of White Folk,” by W.E.B Dubois are what I quote frequently from about the need for social equality and social Justice because they both pull the lid up on white supremacy and how that evil ideology rules American education, health, economic, law enforcement, political, religious institutions! And what that reality REALLY means for the quest for freedom of black Americans.

Nearly 160 years after the end of slavery, significant disparities persist between Black and white Americans. This column studies the long-run effects of #slavery, and the Jim Crow laws that enforced racial #segregation following the Civil War, on Black Americans’ economic outcomes. ⭐Those whose ancestors were enslaved until the Civil War have less #education, #income, and #wealth than Black families whose ancestors were free. 👉These disparities persist not simply because of slavery, but because most families enslaved until the Civil War lived in states with strict Jim Crow regimes when slavery ended. Vox column by: Lukas Althoff (Stanford University), Hugo Reichardt (The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)) Read more here: https://ow.ly/LIRr50R6vBa

We can acknowledge and even celebrate the truth of our history together without dissension. Reality: On this day in 1865, two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, approximately 2000 Union troops arrived in Galveston and declared by executive decree that slaves were free. This order freed over 250,000 black people that were still enslaved in Texas. Why was it delayed? The Emancipation Proclamation could not be implemented in areas that were under Confederate control. Why do we acknowledge and celebrate this day? We acknowledge it because it happened. We celebrate it because the freedom of any person or people who was once unfairly held in bondage, abused and mistreated, should be celebrated. Though there was and still is in some places an uphill battle, freed slaves who survived faced many hardships and heartaches. Many searched for family members that they had been separated from hence the importance of reunions. They had to figure out the safe places where they could gain employment and settle. They were resilient during times when many would have given up and their resilience led to the progression of a people and progression a country. A call to action: No matter your race or ethnicity, don’t be afraid to acknowledge the hard truths of our past as well as the good. The important part is to work in unity today and not allow for the mistreatment and abuse of others to happen again. We should also ask ourselves how are we impacting the world so that it is a better place, not only for ourselves and our families, but for everyone. #JuneteenthMatters #TexasHistory #AmericanHistory #OurHistory #WeAreTheChange #StrongerTogether

Some Truth About Juneteenth Many perceive the time between the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and Juneteenth as the gap between legal freedom and actual emancipation. However, it’s more accurate to consider the period from the surrender of the Confederacy on April 9, 1865, to June 19, 1865, when Union troops spread the news of freedom. This delay highlights that many slave owners, despite knowing the Confederacy had surrendered, kept this crucial information from those they enslaved for months.   Moreover, the Emancipation Proclamation only applied to Confederate states. Lincoln did not free slaves in Maryland, Delaware, Missouri, Kentucky, and West Virginia, Union states where he actually had the authority to do so. While Maryland, West Virginia, and Missouri ended slavery in early 1865, Delaware and Kentucky did not abolish slavery until well after Juneteenth. Laura Smalley’s story and voice are testaments to the resilience and enduring spirit of those who yearned for freedom. Juneteenth stands as a powerful reminder of delayed justice and the long journey toward true emancipation. It calls us to reflect on our history, recognize the systemic roots of oppression, and commit to the ongoing fight for equity and inclusion.   As we honor Juneteenth, let us acknowledge both the progress made and the work that remains. Let’s use this day to educate, inspire, and drive meaningful conversations that lead to enduring change.   Learn more about the historical context and the stories that have shaped our understanding of freedom in DEI in Context. Let’s engage, understand, and act together. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Emancipation #DEI #Inclusion #HistoryMatters #DEIinContext #IKnowHistoryMatters

Reparations for Blacks" in America: A Call for Justice A petition for reparations for American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) is rooted in historical evidence of policies that have disproportionately harmed the Black community. The ratification of Amendment Thirteen to the Constitution on December 6, 1865, marked the formal abolition of chattel slavery throughout the United States and its territories, except as a form of criminal punishment. However, the legacy of slavery has endured through systemic discrimination, segregation, and economic exploitation. Video - Donald R. Remember to spread the jubilation by LIKING and FOLLOWING us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and by subscribing to our cultural odyssey at CulturalVIBINg.com Your steadfast support serves as the cornerstone of our journey at cVIBINg Media! 🙏🎊 #Black #Blacksinamerica #Justice #USelection #USA #CulturalVIBINg #Culturalgrowth #Cultural #society #ethnic #racial #religious #social #development #tradition #culture #Humanity #culturetrip #culturefits #culturematters #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #naturediversity #unityindiversity #diversityintech #diversityoutdoors 

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.