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Happy Juneteenth Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The name “Juneteenth” references the date of the holiday, combining the words “June” and “nineteenth.” We must never forget or sweep away this heinous part of our history. Only when we remember the past can we truly work towards a better future. https://lnkd.in/dJVDj3N

Celebrating freedom and the enduring spirit of resilience on #Juneteenth! Today is a reminder that freedom is a journey, not a destination. Let's honor the past and work towards a just future. ✌🏾🖤✊ #CelebrateWithUIG #FloridaAgent #YourWiseChoice #UniversityInsuranceGroup

Imagine reading a long, intense novel. The main conflict is resolved towards the end, but you don’t reach the final chapter until much later. This last chapter contains crucial information that ties everything together, providing closure and a deeper understanding of the story. Without reading this chapter, you can't fully grasp the significance of the resolution. Similarly, while the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, it wasn't until June 19, 1865, that the last enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom. Juneteenth represents that final chapter—when the promise of emancipation truly reached all enslaved African Americans, providing closure and a fuller realization of freedom. Just as the final chapter of a book is essential for complete understanding, Juneteenth is crucial for acknowledging the true end of slavery in the United States. Watch the video and pass it along to someone who wants to be and do better. https://lnkd.in/eRBvTm3E

Intercultural Church and Mission promotes the idea of different cultural groups coming together to worship, learn, interact, serve thier community, break down barriers and find common ground while also valuing and safeguarding their individual cultural values and heritages. An intercultural mission is better equipped to answer questions like How can we engage in conversations about historical injustices, wrongdoing, and suspicion while keeping the principles of forgiveness and reconciliation central to our message? https://lnkd.in/dyqGxYWe

"Justice is the foundation of a righteous society. Let fairness be your guide, for in it lies the path to peace and harmony. ⚖️🌙 #IslamicJustice #FairnessPrevails #GuidedByJustice"

Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay, a celebration dedicated to honoring the sovereignty, resilience and various cultures of Indigenous People around the world. Learn more about this observance: https://lnkd.in/gx3nfn3V

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day, LI network! If you're curious about the importance and significance of celebrating this day, here's an article that provides some good context and history.

Indigenous Peoples Day Reflection. At our public dialogue events, we usually begin with a Land Acknowledgement Statement (LAS). Over the years, I've heard some white folks of European ancestry question this practice, saying such things as: "we won the war and this is how history is made" or "why should I feel guilty for what my ancestors or other white Europeans did?" First, let me be clear that I do not believe guilt is ever a positive motivator. Nor do I believe that any whites/Europeans alive today can be held responsible for the deeds of past whites/Europeans. What I aspire to do with a LAS is to encourage folks 1) to learn about both the sufferings and strengths of Indigenous cultures past and present AND 2) to think about how current practices mimic previous colonialist misdeeds and still impact Native Americans who live amongst us today, the earth, and all of us human beings. In other words, I hope that a LAS will invite us to explore the complexities of our history and to continue to learn about the particular Indigenous cultures that inhabited and still inhabit the area we call home. With that knowledge, we are better able to take practical steps towards advancing justice and equity for Indigenous individuals and tribes who continue to dwell amongst us today. I also like to offer up resources to help us towards this goal. A couple of my favorite are: https://www.mcnaa.org/ https://lnkd.in/d5ekAGu and https://lnkd.in/ewb2Ksfh I'd love to hear your comments about what works for you in a LAS. And feel free to share any resources you'd recommend to promote justice for Indigenous people.