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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

Today, and every day we celebrate the end of slavery. If you'd like to learn more about Juneteenth, check out this website about the historical legacy of Juneteenth: https://s.si.edu/3z1ozqr

We wish you a happy and safe Juneteenth! Juneteenth is an annual observance on June 19 to remember when Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. This day is an opportunity for people to celebrate freedom and equal rights in the United States. On June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. That day, which would become known as Juneteenth, the Army arrived to enforce what had already been the law of the land for two and a half years — the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, we recognize that Juneteenth not only marks the end of America’s original sin of slavery but also the beginning of the work at the heart and soul of our Nation: making the promise of America real for every American. 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹𝘀 The Juneteenth flag consists of a rectangle. The lower part of the rectangle is red and the upper part is blue and it has a solid white, five-pointed star at its center. The star is surrounded by a white outline of a 12-pointed star. The Juneteenth flag is often displayed with the United States flag to symbolize that slavery is illegal. In Texas and some other southern states, the traditional drink on Juneteenth is Big Red soda. This variety of cream soda is a sweet, soft drink flavored with orange and lemon oils and vanilla. It is available in different flavors and with or without caffeine and sugar. #iPS #iPSNautech #NautechServices #JuneTeenth #freedom #history #celebrations #FreedomDay #EmancipationProclamation #JuneteenthCelebration #Equality #History #BlackHistory #Freedom #LiberationDay #RememberingHistory #CelebrateFreedom #JuneteenthObservance #EndofSlavery #EqualRights #FreedomForAll #EmancipationDay #RecognizingHistory #MakingAmericaBetter

#History On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that all people being held as slaves would henceforth be free. Two years later, on January 31, 1865, the 13th Amendment was passed by Congress. Yet, it wasn’t until June 19, 1865, that Union soldiers finally arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, with the long-awaited news of freedom. This day, now celebrated as #Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, commemorates the emancipation of African American slaves. While we celebrate this monumental day, it’s important to recognize that June 19th, 1865, was not the day that all slaves were freed. As a national organization, Latina Professionals represents a diverse range of voices, identities, and experiences. This Juneteenth, we urge you to learn more about the history and support our Black Native relatives. Here are some resources to get you started: ➡️ “Juneteenth from a Black Indigenous Perspective” blog post: https://lnkd.in/g4EX_uUD ➡️ An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States by Kyle T. Mays ➡️ IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas by Gabrielle Tayac #LatinaProfessionals #History #Freedom #EmancipationProclamation #Juneteenth #Freedmen #AfroIndigenous #BlackNative #JubileeDay #USHistory #America

We wish you a happy and safe Juneteenth! Juneteenth is an annual observance on June 19 to remember when Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. This day is an opportunity for people to celebrate freedom and equal rights in the United States. On June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. That day, which would become known as Juneteenth, the Army arrived to enforce what had already been the law of the land for two and a half years — the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, we recognize that Juneteenth not only marks the end of America’s original sin of slavery but also the beginning of the work at the heart and soul of our Nation: making the promise of America real for every American. 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹𝘀 The Juneteenth flag consists of a rectangle. The lower part of the rectangle is red and the upper part is blue and it has a solid white, five-pointed star at its center. The star is surrounded by a white outline of a 12-pointed star. The Juneteenth flag is often displayed with the United States flag to symbolize that slavery is illegal. In Texas and some other southern states, the traditional drink on Juneteenth is Big Red soda. This variety of cream soda is a sweet, soft drink flavored with orange and lemon oils and vanilla. It is available in different flavors and with or without caffeine and sugar. #iPS #iPSPowerfulPeople #JuneTeenth #freedom #history #celebrations #FreedomDay #EmancipationProclamation #JuneteenthCelebration #Equality #History #BlackHistory #Freedom #LiberationDay #RememberingHistory #CelebrateFreedom #JuneteenthObservance #EndofSlavery #EqualRights #FreedomForAll #EmancipationDay #RecognizingHistory #MakingAmericaBetter

Did you know that Britain enslaved and trafficked over 12 million people from the African continent to the colonies between the 16th and 19th Century. This trade, and the wealth generated on the back of industrial use of enslaved and endentured labour, built the wealth and prosperity of Britain and the Empire that is still enduring in modern Britain. Did you know when slavery was abolished reparations were paid but to the slave owners for their 'loss of their property' which was over £20 million (equivalent to about £17 billion in today's money), shared between just over 3,000 British families. Not a penny of this went to the former slaves for their labour and suffering. This financial debt was only finally 'paid off' but the british taxpayer in 2015. With recent news stories about prominent individuals (a former MP) related to slave owning families demanding 'privacy' and requesting her name be removed from an academics factual account of his own family history and his ancestors being owned by her family, it is probably just about as good a time as any to have these conversations again. This video below is an excellent introduction to the topic and to common questions/arguments that may only come up in environments where Black and Brown people are not around to gently 'challenge' assumptions or inaccuracies. Following this and other news stories this week, and a conversation with a colleague about Wilberforce and abolition of slavery (hint: Wilberforce was not the first), I wanted to share this video... https://lnkd.in/eWTAREbR With Black History Month coming up (Starts 1st October in the UK), now could be an excellent time to consider how you and your organisation could celebrate Black History Month and reaffirm how you can continue to support colleagues and stakeholders from Black and brown ethnically minoritised backgrounds all year round. https://lnkd.in/euPnmCj7 These are both excellent written, sharable, resources... https://lnkd.in/eFGgzSc9 and https://lnkd.in/eJfFxFyJ

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is a time to commemorate African American freedom — and emphasize education and achievement for African American individuals and communities. ⁠Click the link in our bio to learn more about the history of Juneteenth. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, is a time to commemorate African American freedom—and emphasize education and achievement for African American individuals and communities. Click the link to learn more about the history of Juneteenth: https://ow.ly/fiKp50OPn4n