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Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. These quarter million enslaved people represented the last in the country to be told of their emancipation, giving Juneteenth its unique significance. The following December, slavery was to be abolished in the United States when the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. In 1866, free Texans began the first annual “Jubilee Day” celebration on June 19. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States. Initially, once the enslaved received this proclamation, they took part in parties, family reunions, barbecues, reading, and hosting various church services. They carried out actions they were once restricted from enjoying. Juneteenth has impacted the narrative crafted on freedom, liberation, and legacy. The event that transpired on June 19, 1865, was not the beginning of Black people’s quest for freedom and our continued celebration of this holiday will ensure that we will never stop seeking freedom. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #NSBEProfessionals #BlackEngineers #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #NSBEPros #SucceedProfessionally #CulturallyResponsible #NSBE

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of resilience, freedom, and the ongoing fight for equality. This day marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States and is a testament to the strength and determination of a community that refused to be silenced. As we honor this pivotal moment in history, I reflect on the parallels with the journey of living with chronic illness. Much like the fight for freedom, our path is fraught with challenges, setbacks, and the need for unwavering resilience. For those of us living with chronic illnesses, every day is a battle for our own version of freedom – freedom from pain, from limitations, and from the stigma that often surrounds our conditions. We may face days where our bodies feel like prisons, but we also have moments of triumph where our spirit breaks through and we reclaim our power. Juneteenth teaches us that liberation is not just a moment, but a continuous journey. It’s about rising every day with the determination to live fully, despite the odds. It’s about finding strength in our community and lifting each other up. To my fellow warriors: Let’s draw inspiration from this day. Let’s celebrate our victories, no matter how small, and continue to push for our own emancipation from the confines of chronic illness. Together, we can build a world where our voices are heard, our struggles are recognized, and our resilience is celebrated. #Juneteenth #Resilience #ChronicIllness #Empowerment #Freedom #Community

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States. Though celebrated for more than a century, it only became recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. Click the link to learn about the history, significance, and celebration of #Juneteenth https://hubs.ly/Q02CtldC0

AFS-USA recognizes the significance of Juneteenth, the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Here are three facts everyone should know about Juneteenth: 1. The celebration is also known as Freedom Day, Liberation Day, or Emancipation Day. 2. Red is an important color when celebrating Juneteenth. Celebrations often include red desserts and beverages which symbolize centuries of bloodshed but also the strength and resiliency of enslaved people. Red is also a legacy of West African cultural and culinary traditions. 3. Juneteenth celebrates the official end of slavery, but it persisted in the U.S. for almost a half year longer. The Thirteenth Amendment finally abolished slavery in Delaware and Kentucky in December 1865. For many, Juneteenth is not just one day of celebration but a week or a month marked with community events, parades, and family gatherings full of opportunities to acknowledge the history of our country, support Black communities, and work toward a future of peace and equity. To honor the history and importance of Juneteenth, you can visit our webpage at afsusa.org/juneteenth for a variety of resources. As we are always learning more from our AFS community, we’re continually adding to this webpage, so please send any recommended resources to marketing@afsusa.org. #AFS #AFSUSA #AFSEffect #Juneteenth #Resources #PassPeaceForward

How does our understanding of the past shape democracy today? Loook closely at the images here and reflect on the disservice we do to the people in these photographs (and ourselves) when we fail to confront to horrors of Slavery, the role it played in the Confederacy, and the way these narratives shape our understanding of the Reconstruction.

Today is Juneteenth. Some of you may be asking what Juneteenth is - and I would counsel you to stop asking and start researching. It doesn't take much to google it and check out the entry on wikipedia (https://lnkd.in/gcennVVF). Now is that sufficient? No. It's a start. Understand how the day became a federal holiday (though not recognized by all organizations). Then ask why some companies don't enable their employees to celebrate African American history (or at least without taking an unpaid holiday or one of their vacation days). Or ask why/how the 250k enslaved people who were freed on June 19, 1865 were still held in slavery over 2.5 years after the emancipation proclamation was issued? The key is not thinking you have all the answers. It's asking questions that get you those answers over time. #juneteenth #perspective #americanhistory #slavery

The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a holiday celebrated by Americans nationwide on July 4th with barbecues, fireworks, and other festive activities. However, for many Native Americans, this holiday holds mixed emotions and complexities due to the history of colonization. Read more by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/gkmYki5a #FourthofJuly #TribalHR #NativeAmericans #HumanResources

AFS-USA recognizes the significance of Juneteenth, the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Here are three facts everyone should know about Juneteenth: 1. The celebration is also known as Freedom Day, Liberation Day, or Emancipation Day. 2. Red is an important color when celebrating Juneteenth. Celebrations often include red desserts and beverages which symbolize centuries of bloodshed but also the strength and resiliency of enslaved people. Red is also a legacy of West African cultural and culinary traditions. 3. Juneteenth celebrates the official end of slavery, but it persisted in the U.S. for almost a half year longer. The Thirteenth Amendment finally abolished slavery in Delaware and Kentucky in December 1865. For many, Juneteenth is not just one day of celebration but a week or a month marked with community events, parades, and family gatherings full of opportunities to acknowledge the history of our country, support Black communities, and work toward a future of peace and equity. To honor the history and importance of Juneteenth, you can visit our webpage at afsusa.org/juneteenth for a variety of resources. As we are always learning more from our AFS community, we’re continually adding to this webpage, so please send any recommended resources to marketing@afsusa.org. #AFS #AFSUSA #AFSEffect #Juneteenth #Resources #PassPeaceForward

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#DYK that #Juneteenth is the oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth has been celebrated under many names. Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Cel-Liberation Day, Second Independence Day, and Emancipation Day to name just a few. Learn more about Juneteenth and it's importance in American history. https://bit.ly/3KLvwyJ