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Embracing freedom, unity, and the enduring spirit of resilience, we celebrate Juneteenth with gratitude and reverence. At Accede Solutions Inc (accedesol.com), we honor this pivotal day, marking the end of slavery in America and recognizing the journey towards true liberty and justice for all. On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom, liberating over 250,000 African Americans in what became known as Juneteenth or Freedom Day. This day symbolizes the principles of self-determination, citizenship, and democracy. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth the eleventh American federal holiday, the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. Join us in commemorating this significant milestone in American history and let's continue to build a future rooted in equality, understanding, and hope. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Juneteenth2024 #liberationday #AccedeSolutions #UnityInDiversity #equality #staffinagency #MinorityOwned #staffing #blackculture #WomenOwnedBusiness #DEI #DiversityandInclusion #SmallBusiness #jobs #recruitment #socialequality #ClientServices #Jobsearch #extendedworkforce #contingentlabor #talentacquisition

THE AMERICAN’S CREED “ I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.” –Written by William Tyler Page in 1917, accepted by the United States House of Representatives on April 3, 1918. So well said. I wish it could be recited each day by all elected officials, schoolchildren, and members of the military.🇺🇸 It is quoted in several of my resources, including my book, online course, and posters. Share it in the workplace and with family and friends. Let this be a starting point to great conversations about the history of our nation. 💡 May God heal and bless America. 🙏🇺🇸🙏 #prosperity101 #westandforfreedom #godblessamerica #godblesstheusa #freedom #liberty #employer #employers #constitution #workplace #politicsaffectsbusiness #politicsaffectsourdailylives US Christian Chamber of Commerce Red Balloon Marty Lotito

On June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. That day, the Army arrived to enforce what had already been the law of the land for two and a half years — the Emancipation Proclamation. African Americans have a complicated and painful history in this country. We have managed to piece together a culture but often find ourselves dealing with the expected social, psychological, and economic residuals of a long traumatic period. Often these residuals are poorly understood by those who did not experience the horrors of slavery and the discrimination that followed. These residuals are often poorly addressed even by those who experience it in their daily lives. Juneteenth is an opportunity for Americans to learn what freedom actually means to African Americans in the past and present. While freedom in the physical sense is important and celebrated, freedom as compared to many of our fellow citizens requires continued healing to address the effects of a brutal past. AAWCP is here to help facilitate just that in our industry. We connect, we teach, we learn, we support, and we encourage our members and supporters to move forward together. Together we will turn pain into positivity! #Juneteenth #AAWCP #diversityequityinclusionbelonging

A WAR IS RAGING AGAINST OUR FELLOW HUMANS. It’s nothing new. It has been going on for centuries in various forms, but with the same intent. Please don’t say you don’t know what I am talking about. “White” people, “How would you like to be treated the way we treat Black Americans in the USA today? Of course you wouldn’t! So we do know about anti-Black & systemic racism in every area of life in the USA. If this WAR were any other war, we’d cough up money to stop it! BUT OUR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DOES NOT WANT TO STOP IT. They wealthiest elites make money off of racism. Plus, this war is one we already pay for. WE PAY FOR IT BUT ON THE WRONG SIDE! We pay to make sure systemic racism is alive and thriving and we get the “white” masses to help us by upholding the lies of the wealthiest elites. SYSTEMIC RACISM IS A GIANT MONEY MAKING SCHEME FOR THE WEALTHIEST ELITES. “Whites” in the aggregate uphold the stereotypes and lies even when we go against our own best interest. We are played the fool and we fall for it century after century. The wealthiest elites, thank us for our service.

Today is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marking the day in 1865 that the last of enslaved people in America were notified of their freedom two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s also now recognised as a federal holiday following the passing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in 2021. Freedom. Independence. Words we have historically associated with the 4th of July and the U.S. becoming independent from Great Britain without recognising or acknowledging that not all Americans were celebrating freedom at the same time. We must reflect on history, it’s impact, and how it continues to shape our thoughts and opinions about society and our place in it. Through relfection comes growth, and as an industry we still have a lot of growing to do.

What do you really know about our nation's presidents? Personally, I am not someone who knows/knew very much - but after reading this book, I at least feel a bit more informed about how this nation began and I had a few takeaways from this arduous undertaking (I think my longest book since Gone with the Wind in 6th grade 😂 ) - Takeaway 1: not everyone in America believed in the Revolution. There was a group of people who sided with the British, and the military fighting for freedom did so without a whole lot of support from the American people or government. - Takeaway 2: not everyone loved the constitution. It was only through discourse about opposing opinions, and essentially 'marketing' that the document passed, but it wasn't even unanimous. - Takeaway 3: Washington, who had proved time and time again that he was serving his country through a lens of fairness, humbleness, and passion for the longterm vision of the country, had a group of people who didn't trust him, actively spread lies about him through biased media, and divided the country. If he had wanted the power this group said he was desperate for, he could have taken it... but even though his actions showed very little ego or desire for power, people thought what they wanted to. The biggest takeaway for me was, the launch of this country doesn't seem all that different than where we are now, (with the exception of being able to discuss opposing viewpoints, unfortunately). It gave me a bit of comfort that if nothing else, we as a county have overcome all the odds stacked against us time and time again - and it gives me hope that no matter the state of the things now, we will come out on the other side in tact. On this President's day, I remain grateful for our first President and the example he set for the entire country. I hope we all continue to work towards unity, and the powerful longterm vision of liberty and justice for all. PS. thank you to the broadway show #Hamilton for getting me the least bit interested in history in the first place, without which I never would have picked up this book! #presidentsday #equality

Embracing the Invaluable Contributions of African Americans and People of Color. Let’s discuss the historical denial of the incredible contributions of African Americans and people of color in our society. #DiversityMatters #racismawareness

This #BlackHistoryMonth, #SelfHelp celebrates the lives and legacy of African Americans whose sacrifice, spiritual tenacity, grace, and leadership have helped shape this nation. Self-Helper Derek Williams shares a message about why it is important to celebrate and recognize these contributions and to continue the fight to make a more inclusive and equitable society. #BHM #BlackHistory.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, #SelfHelp celebrates the lives and legacy of African Americans whose sacrifice, spiritual tenacity, grace, and leadership have helped shape this nation. Self-Helper Derek Williams shares a message about why it is important to celebrate and recognize these contributions and to continue the fight to make a more inclusive and equitable society. #BHM #BlackHistory.