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🇺🇲 Commemorating Juneteenth because it matters...🇺🇲 One of many reasons today’s celebration of Juneteenth is so important would be how 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲. Each year on June 19th, Americans commemorate the day when Major General Gordon Granger led Union soldiers into Galveston, Texas, where they finally enforced the news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Despite how many say the emancipation proclamation ended slavery on January 1, 1863, it wasn't until this date, two years later, that American troops were able to make their way through Texas' tricky terrain and, thus, the last of the enslaved people were truly freed. Although it began in 1866 as a political rally to give voting instructions to the Black community, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆'𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀. On this date, we celebrate progress. As the fight against systemic racism in America continues, this #Juneteenth holiday carries immense significance for freedom and equality. It is not black versus white but everyone versus racism; together, we can make great strides forward. Happy Juneteenth, a day of recognition, restoration and celebration! Let's reflect on Black Americans' activism and #productivity, pushing our nation toward its founding ideals. #OrganizeForSuccess #PersonalizedProductivity #GetOrganized #MakeEveryMinuteMatter #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore

🎉 JUNETEENTH🎉 On June 19, 1865, freedom finally arrived for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. This day marked the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been the law of the land for two and a half years already. Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates the resilience, strength, and contributions of Black Americans. Juneteenth is more than just a historical event; it symbolizes the ongoing fight for equality and justice. It’s a reminder that America was founded on the idea that all people are created equal and deserve equal treatment. 🌿 How can you observe Juneteenth? Learn: Educate yourself about Juneteenth’s significance and its impact on American history. Celebrate: Attend local events, parades, and community gatherings. Reflect: Take a moment to honor the resilience of those who fought for freedom. Support: Engage with Black-owned businesses and organizations. Advocate: Continue the work toward a more just and equitable society. 💪 Let’s celebrate Juneteenth together!

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a day that signifies freedom and progress in American history. On Juneteenth, we recognize how far we’ve come as a nation while also acknowledging the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice.     #Juneteenth marks the day that the last enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and freed more than 250,000 enslaved people. Today, the holiday’s historical legacy is honored with festivals, parades, and family gatherings in cities nationwide. It also serves as an opportunity to stand in solidarity with the Black community by supporting Black-owned businesses, contributing to causes, or engaging in community service or volunteer opportunities to promote social justice, education, and dismantle systemic inequalities.     On behalf of the Black Employee Resource Group at #SKDK, Sloane & Company, and Jasper Advisors, we recognize Juneteenth as an opportunity to acknowledge the past and commit to building a stronger, more equitable future. Through internal efforts prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion and external partnerships with organizations and institutions like Howard University, AdPR Academy, and The Posse Foundation, our firms carry out their commitment and advance an environment of respect and appreciation for all cultures and backgrounds.    Learn more about the history and significance of Juneteenth:   https://lnkd.in/dQP3RmM 

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history marking the end of slavery in the United States. On this day in 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom. We recognize that the journey toward true freedom and equality is ongoing, especially in healthcare. The Black community continues to face significant disparities in access to quality care, health outcomes, and representation within the medical field. This Juneteenth, we amplify the work of organizations addressing healthcare disparities and supporting African American communities. Here are a few notable ones: -National Medical Association (NMA) : Advocating for the health and well-being of African Americans -The Center for Black Health & Equity: Focusing on health equity and policy change -Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI): Addressing the health issues and disparities affecting Black women and girls -Black Mental Health Alliance Providing mental health services and supports Black communities -As we celebrate Juneteenth, let's leverage our networks to amplify the voices advocating for health equity. #Juneteenth #HealthEquity

The Meaning of Independence Day in America for the Black Community Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, marks the United States' declaration of independence from British rule in 1776. https://lnkd.in/dbjMHzYz #IndependenceDay, #BlackCommunity, #Freedom, #July4th, #BlackHistory, #Juneteenth, #CulturalHeritage,

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved people that they were free, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. Juneteenth is a day to reflect on the long and difficult journey to freedom for Black Americans and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the Black community. As we celebrate Juneteenth this year, let us also recommit ourselves to the fight for racial justice and equality. Together, we can build a more just and equitable society for all. Here are some meaningful ways to celebrate Juneteenth: 💠 Learn about the history of Juneteenth. 💠 Attend a Juneteenth celebration or event. 💠 Read a book by a Black author. 💠 Listen to Black music. 💠 Support Black-owned businesses. 💠 Have a conversation with your family and friends about race and racism. Juneteenth is a day to remember and celebrate the past, but it is also a day to look forward to the future. Let us use this day to recommit ourselves to the work of building a more just and equitable society for all. #Juneteenth #Equity #Justice #Juneteenth2024

Happy #Juneteenth today! As #MLK said, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” and Juneteenth reminds us how justice does not move at the pace of our highest ideals. Juneteenth marks this day in 1865 when slaves in Texas were freed by Union soldiers, despite President Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclaimation act over 2.5 years earlier. These Texan slaves in 1863-1865 were free on paper, but not in practice. Frankly they likely had no idea, no hope of such a life after suffering for over a century, robbed from their homeland and brought to this country as property to white slave owners. Arguably freedom on paper for black people in the United States still did not come until June 9, 1868 when the 14th amendment established enforcing citizenship rights to all people born in the US. Today in 2024 United States the freedoms of black Americans are constantly at risk due to backtracking of these monumental laws through Supreme Court rulings in the Reformation period, Jim Crow Era policies, and the systematic injustice of racist policing, policy, and culture that has been highlighted in the Civil Rights movement and more recently the Black Lives Matter movement. We as Americans have all agreed-on paper at least- for over a century that #equalityandjusticeforall matters. From my experience as an #underrepresentedfounder and as a #LBGTQ #womaninSTEM, I reflect today on the significant value of freedom for my black compatriots as well as myself, both on paper and in cultural practices. With the privilege of the freedoms afforded to me as a white, educated, upper middle class able person, I lead my new business CArtLab Solutions following Angela Davis’ sage advice: "act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time." Tomorrow, back to trying to transform R&D radically by bringing equitable values! In the meantime, please reach out if you are on a similar mission ☮️⚖️

Have you had a chance to explore the Race, Healing, and Joy: Centering Black Reproductive Justice Leadership (RHJ) report? This comprehensive body of work uplifts the voices and experiences of those closest to the work and seeks to build on the changing needs of the ecosystem. As our Founder & CEO Keecha Harris, DrPH, RD says, “It’s no mistake that some of the more intensive tensions within the philanthropy sector are in the reproductive ecosystem. When you layer in misogynoir, anti-Blackness, and the multigenerational impact of thinking that centers whiteness through habits like perfectionism, urgency, and power hoarding, there is no other option but to center ourselves and each other. We deserve a vibrant reproductive ecosystem of contributors, including a funding community that puts its money where its mouth is. What we are not going to do is leave this work for someone else to figure out. Because we are the ones we have been waiting for.” Visit https://lnkd.in/grnW9fJJ to learn more about actions needed to center Black leadership in reproductive justice and create transformative experiences of healing and joy for those closest to the issue. #reproductivejustice #reproductiveecosystem #socialchange #Blackleadership

Today—Wednesday, June 19th—is Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On this day in 1865 (two years after the passing of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation), Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, TX with the news that the Civil War had ended and that enslaved people of Texas were now free. While initially celebrated only in Texas and by the Black community, Juneteenth became a federally recognized holiday in 2021. As we celebrate Juneteenth and honor the delayed freedom of enslaved Black people in the United States, it is important to hold space for and keep in mind the full Black experience in this country. Despite the 13th Amendment, white supremacy and systemic racism thrives in this country and has been cemented in place by centuries of government policy that have taken a sledgehammer at Black families and their autonomy. We have a collective responsibility to facilitate and rally for change to harmful systems and policies that surveil and control Black and Brown children, youth, and families. (CC: Leonard Burton) #juneteenth #blacklivesmatter #blm #blackhistory #juneteenthcelebration #freedom #love #familyautonomy #economicjustice #healthjustice #systemicracism

Today we remember and acknowledge Juneteenth, which celebrates the emancipation of Black slaves in Texas in 1865. Learn more about why we recognize Juneteenth in this Q&A with Assistant Professor Ashleigh Lawrence-Sanders: https://bit.ly/3xsJoe3