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Juneteenth or Freedom Day

Juneteenth Emancipation Freedom Day Juneteenth or Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, annual holiday celebrated on June 19 in the United States to commemorate the ending of slavery. History of America is incomplete without the Juneteenth because We Americans believe in respecting freedom and the notion of it. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery and begining of a new era where men and women had the basic human rights and they could live life on their own terms. Slavery was a curse to the society and now that it’s gone, let’s celebrate Juneteenth in a grand manner! The essence of life is when it is enjoyed with a dash of freedom. Juneteenth will always be remembered as it freed hundreds and thousands of souls trapped in the net of slavery! Without freedom life would be like a thirsty man on a sea. You can see water everywhere but drink nothing and eventually die deep within due to thirst (thirst of freedom). Wishing you Juneteenth remembrance. The celebration of abolition of slavery is one of the biggest steps in the history of the nation and hence it needs to be celebrated with great joy! Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate freedom like never before on this Juneteenth because at the end of the day nothing matters more than a happy mind.

Juneteenth or Freedom Emancipation Day Without much to speak, the Juneteenth is one of the most important days on the calendar. Happy homecoming to the feeling of freedom. Can you imagine a life that was owed to others and you would be constantly used by others as their slaves? No, right ? Thanks to Juneteenth for happening! You can rule people’s hearts but not their lives and this is what Juneteenth day reminds us always. Freedom is basic! Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, annual holiday celebrated on June 19 in the United States to commemorate the ending of slavery. For more than a century, Juneteenth was observed mainly in Texas and parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. In recent decades, communities across the nation have adopted the holiday. June 19 marks the day in 1865 when word reached African Americans in Texas that slavery in the United States had been abolished. More than two years earlier, on New Year’s Day, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Delivered during the American Civil War, this proclamation ordered the freeing of all slaves in states that were rebelling against Union forces. The proclamation had little effect in Texas, where there were few Union troops to enforce the order.

Juneteenth Freedom Day Holiday African American residents of Austin, Texas, celebrate the “freedom day” festival known as Juneteenth. The annual holiday, celebrated June 19th, commemorates the date in 1865 on which General Gordon Granger arrived in Texas to force renegade slave owners to release their slaves. Before Granger’s arrival, slaves in the region did not know that they were legally free, even though the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 had freed them more than two years previously. Today Juneteenth is celebrated throughout the country, but festivities are especially prominent in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. News of the proclamation officially reached Texas on June 19, 1865, when a Union general backed by nearly 2,000 troops arrived in the city of Galveston. The general, Gordon Granger, publicly announced that slavery in the United States had ended. Reactions among newly freed slaves ranged from shock and disbelief to jubilant celebration. That day has been known ever since as Juneteenth, a name probably derived from the slang combination of the words June and nineteenth. Juneteenth celebrations began in Texas the following year. Within a few years they had spread to other states and became an annual tradition. Celebrations often opened with praying and religious ceremonies and included a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. A wide range of festivities entertained participants, from music and dancing to contests of physical strength and intellect. Food was central to the celebrations, and barbecued meats were especially popular.

Juneteenth parade celebration In the late 19th century, African Americans in the largely segregated South began migrating north and west in search of a better life. Many of these blacks transplanted their Juneteenth celebrations with them. African Americans continued to migrate from the South to other parts of the country during the late 1930s and 1940s. By World War II (1939-1945), however, Juneteenth celebrations began to decline. Historians cite several reasons for this. Many African Americans, removed by 70 years or more from the 1865 emancipation, were less inclined to carry forward the enthusiastic celebrations of earlier generations. In addition, some historians note that many African Americans wanted to distance themselves from vestiges of slavery. Interest in Juneteenth celebrations further waned during the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, when the holiday was associated with past repression and segregation. In some southern cities, Juneteenth was the only day each year when all-white local governments would permit African Americans to use city parks and zoos. In 1980 Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Texas. Since then, observance of Juneteenth has spread to other parts of the United States. Today, Juneteenth celebrates freedom for African Americans in addition to many other themes, including education, self-improvement, African American accomplishments throughout history, and tolerance and respect for all cultures. Festivities may include parades, picnics, tributes and speeches, music, gospel performances, exhibitions, baseball games, rodeos, and other activities. Around 24 states and the District of Columbia are set to legally recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday this year, according to a Pew Research Center analysis which forecasts that more states will recognize it as a paid holiday next year. Since the holiday was signed into federal law, multiple states have had Juneteenth as a paid holiday for employees.

Celebrate Juneteenth States With Juneteeth As Paid Holiday According to The Pew Charitable Trusts: New York, Maine, Louisiana, Illinois, Oregon, Massachusetts, Virginia, Washington, and Texas, which was  the first state to officially recognize the holiday in 1980. Georgia, Ohio, Nebraska, Maryland, South Dakota, Colorado, Connecticut, and Delaware, Alabama recently recognized Juneteenth as a paid state holiday, according to News Observer. You can also read some articles about other Festival and Holiday Days: Martin Luther King Day   January 17, 2022 Saint Valentine's Day  February 14, 2022 Presidents Day   February 21, 2022 Saint Patrick Day  March 17, 2022 April Fools Day  April 1, 2022 Good Friday April 15, 2022 International Worker Day  May 1, 2022 Memorial Day    May 30, 2022 Juneteenth Holiday  June 20, 2022  Independence Day  July 4, 2022 Labor Day  September 5, 2022 Halloween or all hallows eve  October 31, 2022 Thanksgiving Day  November 24, 2022 Black Friday Day  November 25, 2022 Christmas Holidays   December 25, 2022 Chinese New Year  February 1, 2022 Read the full article

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Emancipation Day (Puerto Rico) Messages and Quotes

This day celebrates the abolishment of slavery and makes an occasion to share inspiring Emancipation Day quotes and greetings with everyone around. These Emancipation Day messages and wishes make a perfect thing to share on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram with our loved ones.

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Reflecting on the past, honoring the journey towards freedom.

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Emancipation Foibles – Part 3

By Dr Selwyn R. Cudjoe August 07, 2023 On Tuesday, July 18, as per usual, I was researching my present project at the National Archives when Jacqueline Charles, the permanent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, walked in. I presumed she was doing what every conscientious permanent secretary does: she was visiting one … Continue reading Emancipation Foibles – Part 3 → http://dlvr.it/StHwts

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Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a historic day that celebrates freedom and the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, the news of emancipation reached enslaved individuals in Texas, marking a significant milestone in our nation's history. Let's honor this day by reflecting on the progress made and acknowledging the work still ahead. Together, we can strive for equality, justice, and unity.

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Juneteenth is a milestone toward racial equality and acknowledges the brutal history of slavery while celebrating African American resilience.

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The Beautiful Connection of the Doula to Juneteenth

When we talk about Juneteenth, we rarely speak on the repressed births that took place on slavery grounds. It made me wonder how has things changed for black moms since pre Juneteenth. So I did a little research. In the antebellum South, the birthing experience for enslaved Black women was fraught with challenges and indignities. Often, enslaved women were denied agency over their own bodies and…

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Celebrating World Emancipation Day: Honoring Freedom and Resilience 🌍✨

Happy World Emancipation Day! 🌍✨ Celebrate the fight for freedom and equality. Honor the bravery of those who fought for emancipation and commit to the ongoing struggle for justice. #EmancipationDay #HumanRights

Introduction Happy World Emancipation Day! 🌍✨ Celebrated annually on August 1st, World Emancipation Day marks the commemoration of the abolition of slavery and the ongoing journey toward freedom and equality. This significant day honors the resilience and strength of those who fought for emancipation and recognizes the importance of continuing the struggle for justice and human rights. Join us…

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JUNETEENTH. Until *very* recently many people had never heard of this holiday. I shudder to think how many people are jumping on the Juneteenth bandwagon without fully understanding its importance. But that’s why I’m a historian. I’m here to teach YOU! 🥳👉🏼Let’s dive in: Juneteenth is a day of remembrance, action, and celebration for Black lives. #Juneteenth, also known as #EmancipationDay or #FreedomDay, is celebrated annually on June 19th. It’s meant to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, but like most brief definitions, that’s far from the whole story. Let’s start with some definitions: 🔒Chattel Slavery: In the Americas was a form of enslavement from the 1520s to 1860s in which enslaved Africans were bought, sold, traded, and inherited like “chattel” or property. Unlike indentured servitude, enslavement was passed down from mother to child. 🕊 Emancipation Proclamation: The Emancipation Proclamation (1863) was an order signed by Abraham Lincoln to destabilize the Confederate States. 📜 13th Amendment: Ratified on Dec. 6, 1865, it banned slavery and involuntary servitude, except in the case of punishment for a crime. 🎯 Back to Juneteenth: Texas, which has seceded during the Civil War ignored the proclamation which was issued by an outside government (the Union 🇺🇸) and continued to hold people in the bondage of slavery. On June 19, 1865, one month after the Civil War ended AND THE CONFEDERACY LOST, Union soldiers reached Texas and announced that enslaved people were now free. Seven months later, the 13th Amendment was finally ratified. 🔔 FREEDOM IS SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE 🔔 But newly freed people had no possessions, no land, no protection, and no formal education. We are their descendants. We made a way out of no way. Our lives matter. #BlackLivesMatter

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✊🏿#ArtIsAWeapon

#Artist: FAITH RINGGOLD⁠ @faithringgold

#Art: Coming to Jones Road Tanka #1 Harriet Tubman, 2010

Acrylic on canvas

65 x 44 in.

Happy Juneteenth Black People!!! I'm celebrating today honoring our ancestors, reflecting on our journey to liberation, and learning how I can best continue the fight for justice!

In the words of U.S. Representative @coribush:

"It's Juneteenth AND reparations.

It's Juneteenth AND end police violence + the War on Drugs.

It's Juneteenth AND end housing + education apartheid.

It's Juneteenth AND teach the truth about white supremacy in our country.

Black liberation in its totality must be prioritized." (June 19, 2021)

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"Slavery.

Black codes.

Jim Crow.

Redlining.

Mass incarceration.

Every step of the way, Black Americans have been intentionally pushed back economically. A debt is owed.

It’s time to pay that debt. It’s time for reparations." (May, 2023)

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Image and caption reposted from @acagalleries JUNETEENTH⁠

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Three years ago, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law officially making June 19th, known as Juneteenth, a federal holiday as a way of commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. ⁠

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Also known as Emancipation Day, Black Independence Day, or Jubilee Day, Juneteenth commemorates the official abolishment of slavery. ⁠

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Today is a day of celebration, education and reflection. ⁠

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Today we want to share with you Faith Ringgold's work, 'Coming to Jones Road Tanka #1 Harriet Tubman'. It is from Ringgold's series that narrates the journey of runaway slaves migrating North with focus on the underground railroad. ⁠

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As Arwa Mahdawi said in her article about Faith Ringgold, "Coming to Jones Road, Ringgold tells the story by harking back to the experience of runaway slaves migrating to the north. “Out of every awful thing is something beautiful,” she says. “As an artist I want to see the beauty, especially in situations that I can’t change and that are so prevalent.”⁠

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⁠#EmancipationDay #BlackLiberation #BlackPeople #BlackJoy #ReparationsNow #FaithRinggold #CoriBush

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Emancipation Day Messages, Quotes and Greetings

Celebrate this important day by wishing everyone with Emancipation Day messages and greetings. Share with all the inspiring quotes and sayings on Emancipation Day. Shared below is the newest collection of Happy Emancipation Day wishes, Status, Emancipation Quotes to post on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

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Even though President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation "freed" the slaves in 1863, most slaves in the south did not receive their freedom until two years later. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States after the civil war. This occurred when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with General Orders, No. 3, on June 19, 1865, stating that all slaves were free! Juneteenth has been referred to by some as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or second Independence Day. Even though Juneteenth has been around for a while, it recently became a federal holiday in 2021 by President Biden. Let's reflect on freedom for all people as we remember Juneteenth. #Juneteenth #freedom #emancipationday #endofslavery

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Emancipation Day marks the significant historical milestone of the abolition of slavery. This article delves into its history, global observances, impact, and the ongoing dialogue about racial justice and equality. read the full article: https://bit.ly/4frWo4S #EmancipationDay #history #slavery #abolition #celebration #racialjustice #equality #freedom read more: what is emancipation day

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8th of August

August 8th is a date marked by significant historical events. In 1863, Tennessee Governor Andrew Johnson freed his enslaved people, sparking a tradition of celebrating emancipation. #8thofAugust #EmancipationDay

8th of August is a date marked by significant historical events. In 1863, Tennessee Governor Andrew Johnson freed his enslaved people, sparking a tradition of celebrating emancipation. #8thofAugust #EmancipationDay 8th of August The tradition of celebrating the 8th of August as a day of emancipation has its roots in Greeneville, Tennessee. While the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on…