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Reflecting on Abe Lincoln's powerful speech and the Emancipation Proclamation. 📖 The Proclamation was a pivotal point in American history that marked that freedom and equality truly are for all.  The Emancipation Proclamation will resonate with generations to come, reminding us of the enduring pursuit of justice and progress in America! #mcconnelllaw #personalinjury #louisianalawyer #yougetmatt #accidentsintohope #getmatt #gethope #igotmatt #attorney #personalinjuryattorney #louisianaattorney #attorneyatlaw #iGotMatt #injurylawyer

We must educate our younger generations. Lack of education and ignorance of history are some of the most significant factors in the problematic situation in the Western world. #educateyourself

Not all children's books about #juneteenth are the same. Some really great critical literacy questions from Social Justice books to consider BEFORE you share them with children: "We share some of the questions we used to examine books so that you can apply them too. Does the book acknowledge that: -Enslaved people freed themselves OR does it present Abraham Lincoln as the liberator? -Many enslaved people in Texas knew they were free but could not excercise their freedom without an army to back it up OR does it assume they were unaware of what was going on in the rest of the country? -There were emancipation days all over the United States (and the Americas) that are still celebrated today OR does it present June 19 in Texas as an isolated event? -Profits from slavery fueled the economies of the North and South OR does it solely reference the South? -Whiteness is a racial identity OR does it simply name the racial identity of African Americans, leaving whiteness as the “norm”?" https://lnkd.in/gzz_cZ2b

As we celebrate the emancipation of Texas, learn more about Florida's emancipation. Here's the link to the mini-documentary I produced with the South Florida People of Color, "Before Juneteenth: Florida's Emancipations." https://lnkd.in/eq_tP-rE

We have to do better on education

#History #Politics #Mexico #Education Why is it important to teach political history in a critical way? Let's tell stories that build a more informed and conscious future! https://shorturl.at/iAhdl

Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future: On this Juneteenth, we remember and honor the countless individuals who fought for freedom and justice. Their legacy inspires us to continue the work towards a racially just world. What does Juneteenth mean to you? Share your thoughts and actions towards racial justice. Let's inspire each other. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #RacialJustice #HonoringThePast #ShapingTheFuture

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An emphasis on serving others, a focus on values, and sense of community and connectedness are among the many benefits of studying at a Catholic school. Check out one of our past blog posts to find even more reasons: https://buff.ly/3jfx3lX #smcsimpact #teachmeGDK