CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH- Abraham Lincoln declared all slaves in the U.S. to be free with the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, but that edict was only fully realized on June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas. The day became known as Juneteenth, a celebration of Black liberation and culture. My ancestors were slaves in the State of Texas. My family lives on and owns the land we were once held captive on. I honor them today. I am the opportunity, the equality, and the respect they hoped for. I AM MY ANCESTORS DREAMS!
Amy McJoynt
3w
Freedom, Unity and Progress - thank you for sharing your story Val!
Executive Vice President -Chief Operating Officer - HUB California
3wYou ARE your ancestors' dreams, Val! You have an amazing story to tell and I am honored to know you and work with you! Happy Juneteenth, for sure!