As we observe #Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery in America, and celebrate the freedom of all Americans. #FreedomDay
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Today we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Learn more about this important day and its significance for our country! #Juneteenth #Independence #Freedom https://hubs.ly/Q02BJGSL0
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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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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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Here’s to a jubilant #Juneteenth! Carolina Jews for Justice is proud to celebrate this national holiday of emancipation. As we gather to share good food and good cheer, let’s take a moment to remember that the liberation project is still yet unfinished. Juneteenth, in fact, commemorates a story of liberty withheld and freedom delayed. There will always be forces working against justice — including apathy and ignorance. Which is why the work for social and racial justice must continue! Today, as we celebrate freedom from chattel slavery, we want to hold up the righteous fight for reparations being waged in North Carolina communities — from Asheville and High Point to Raleigh and Wilmington. “Juneteenth, more than anything, commemorates the potential of freedom. … The work of liberation for black Americans is still in progress. This work is not something that can be done alone. The Jewish community must be involved, not simply because it is the right thing to do, but because our very future is bound up in it too. It is time for the Jewish community to stand next to the black Jews in our midst, and shoulder-to-shoulder with the broader black community. Let the Jewish community take cues from black leaders who ask them to reckon with hard truths — truths like the fact that the wealth of America was built on the back of African slaves from whom our black community is largely descended. Truths like the fact that many Jews in pre-Civil War America were silent on slavery, and some did, in fact, own slaves. Truths like, while many in our Jewish community have been able to access reparations for our communal tragedy of the Holocaust, black Americans continue to fight for theirs.” #socialjustice #racialjustice #reparations
Opinion | Why Juneteenth - Which Marks The End Of Slavery - Should Be A Jewish Holiday
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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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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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2nd December is recognized as the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery by the United Nations. Forced labor, trafficking and domestic servitude are modern slavery which is on the rise according to UN. As an individual, if we are deprived of our individuality, space and personal freedom, we are also slaves either to circumstances or situations. America has a long and notorious history of slavery and we often encounter new instances of exploitation now and then. But slavery is not only about America, it is a burning question for the entire humanity. Though slavery has been officially abolished in the US long ago in 1865, but its cultural and internalized expressions still find room in many parts of the world. Official abolition did not mean complete eradication and cultural obliterations. I would like to highlight a few points: 1️⃣ Why do we still equate beauty and superiority with whiteness in many modern societies? 2️⃣ Why do we define slavery "natural" and "divine" when there is individual freedom granted by the God? These questions are quite troubling. Surprisingly, many of the US Presidents and political luminaries owned slaves. How can be the defenders of democracy be the promoters of slavery? We often hear the slogans, ''Make America Great Again", "America is Great". But the fact is America can never be great because the cultural schizophrenia of slavery is still prevalent. #slavery #abolishslavery #freedomofexpression #freedomforall
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Juneteenth is ‘the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.’ Other than marking a pivotal date of significance in American history, Juneteenth also serves as an opportunity for African Americans to cherish their culture and heritage. Ways to observe Juneteenth: 1️⃣ Fly the Juneteenth flag 2️⃣ Attend a Juneteenth celebration 3️⃣ Watch a movie about slavery Drop a ✊ in the comments if you're celebrating today! #criminallaw #criminaldefenselawyer #newyorklaw #nyclawyer #legaladvice #criminaladvice
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