On June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, enslaved people in Texas finally received the news of their freedom. Verista recognizes the importance of Juneteenth, and today we reflect on the history of slavery in America and the work that still needs to be done to create a more just and equitable society.
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Partners' recognizes today, June 19th as Juneteenth. Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day” and “Emancipation Day,” is a significant day in American history. Juneteenth marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. Going forward, the country now recognizes Juneteenth each year to reflect on our history and commit to doing better. The legacy of Juneteenth illustrates the power of African Americans’ perseverance, strength, resilience, and refusal to give up hope, even in the toughest of times. However, June 19, 1865, did not mark the end of their journey towards achieving freedom, equality, and justice. It was only the beginning. Let us recognize the accomplishments of those who have fought long and hard for civil rights and social justice and acknowledge the work that we must continue to do to address institutional racism and systemic inequality.
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Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom, Inclusion and Reflection Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the abolition of slavery, implementing the Emancipation Proclamation. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 186f3, but the news took over two years to reach Texas due to communication delays. Today, Juneteenth is a time to celebrate progress and honor the resilience of our past. It’s a moment for self-reflection: What more can we do to dismantle racism, promote inclusion, and ensure true liberty for all? Let’s continue learning, engaging, and working toward a more inclusive society. #Juneteenth #JuneteethCelebrations #blackhistory #humanrights #antiracism #inclusion
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Some Truth About Juneteenth Many perceive the time between the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and Juneteenth as the gap between legal freedom and actual emancipation. However, it’s more accurate to consider the period from the surrender of the Confederacy on April 9, 1865, to June 19, 1865, when Union troops spread the news of freedom. This delay highlights that many slave owners, despite knowing the Confederacy had surrendered, kept this crucial information from those they enslaved for months. Moreover, the Emancipation Proclamation only applied to Confederate states. Lincoln did not free slaves in Maryland, Delaware, Missouri, Kentucky, and West Virginia, Union states where he actually had the authority to do so. While Maryland, West Virginia, and Missouri ended slavery in early 1865, Delaware and Kentucky did not abolish slavery until well after Juneteenth. Laura Smalley’s story and voice are testaments to the resilience and enduring spirit of those who yearned for freedom. Juneteenth stands as a powerful reminder of delayed justice and the long journey toward true emancipation. It calls us to reflect on our history, recognize the systemic roots of oppression, and commit to the ongoing fight for equity and inclusion. As we honor Juneteenth, let us acknowledge both the progress made and the work that remains. Let’s use this day to educate, inspire, and drive meaningful conversations that lead to enduring change. Learn more about the historical context and the stories that have shaped our understanding of freedom in DEI in Context. Let’s engage, understand, and act together. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Emancipation #DEI #Inclusion #HistoryMatters #DEIinContext #IKnowHistoryMatters
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Juneteenth is an opportunity for us all to reflect on racial justice. We at the U.S.-Japan Council stand in solidarity with those around us in recognizing both how much we have accomplished and how much room we still have for growth. Learn a little more about what Juneteenth is and why we recognize it below. https://lnkd.in/g_Hujyp
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I hope everyone has a mindful and happy Juneteenth! Dr. Opal Lee's story is a beautiful reminder of how our voices are our super power. Today we celebrate freedom and, most importantly, the reminder that none of us are free unless all of us are free. Celebrate and recharge for the work that must be done to further equity and justice. https://lnkd.in/eeR9PZiq
DC on Instagram: "Today DC honors real-life superhero Dr. Opal Lee and her tireless commitment to freedom, education, and equality! At age 89 she walked from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington D.C. in a campaign to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. She traveled 2.5 miles each day of her walk to symbolize the 2.5 years it took for the Emancipation Proclamation to be enforced nationwide—marking the en
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Today is Juneteenth, a commemoration of the end of slavery in the US following the Civil War ✊🏽 More than 150 years after the enactment of the Thirteenthth Amendment, very little has been done to address the legacy of slavery and its continued legacies visible in contemporary inequality and injustice. Though the enslavement of Black people created wealth, opportunity, and prosperity for millions of white Americans and gave birth to the American economy, its impact is largely obscured and ignored. Slavery in America traumatized and devastated millions of people and created false narratives of racial difference that still persist today. These narratives, including the ideology of white supremacy, lasted well beyond slavery and fueled decades of racial terror, segregation, mass incarceration, and inequality. Strengthening our understanding of racial history empowers us to create a healthier discourse about race in America and foster an era of truth and justice.
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The concept of a free society is indeed a fundamental principle that many have fought for throughout history. America has historically been seen as a beacon of freedom and opportunity for individuals seeking refuge and a better life. However, the influence of external factors and changing societal dynamics can sometimes challenge these ideals. It's important for citizens to remain vigilant and actively participate in shaping the future of their society, ensuring that the core principles of freedom, equality, and justice are upheld. By staying informed, engaging in civil discourse, and advocating for positive change, individuals can help safeguard the principles that their society was founded upon and preserve the vision of a free and inclusive America.
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On June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the United States, Union Soldiers arrived in Galveston Texas to free more than 250,000 Americans who were still enslaved. #Juneteenth celebrates this day, marking our country's second independence day when all Americans were granted freedom from enslavement. Though Black Americans gained their basic right to freedom on this day, institutional racism still impacts the lives of Black Americans. Urban planning decisions such as redlining, interstate development, and the siting of polluting industries, still overwhelmingly impact lower income and predominantly Black communities. These past decisions decrease health, opportunity, and the freedoms to life, liberty, justice and equality we hold to be self-evident. There is still much to do to eliminate #environmentalracism in America. We believe that everyone deserves clean and safe places to live, work, and play. Through the assessment and cleanup of brownfields, we help transform sites that once perpetuated environmental injustice into spaces that benefit communities. CCLR is committed to continuing the fight for racial justice and equity in the communities we support.
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On June 19, 1865 US Army General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX to take command of 2000 federal troops that were sent to enforce General Order No. 3 ordering “....absolute equality of personal rights and rights or property between former masters and slaves,” which in itself was an extension of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation issued three years earlier in America's most violent conflict. Neither of these orders truly ended slavery, even after the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution was signed finally banning slavery in the border states of Delaware and Kentucky that permitted slavery but never joined the rebellion against the US government, individual treaties had to be signed with Native American tribes some of which kept small numbers of African American slaves. Most importantly the dreams of “absolute equality” promised by General Order No 3 were never truly realized. Reconstruction was more focused on rebuilding bridges, railroads, and harbors in the South than it was in changing societal norms. Once the North started to lose interest in Reconstruction, and pulled out federal troops, the old ways returned through Jim Crow laws, “separate but equal” segregration, lynching and the KKK, etc. It took multiple generations for a renewed interest in Civil Rights to occur in the US, and only recently has education around Juneteenth, Reconstruction, the Tulsa Race Riots, the Wilmington Coup, "red lining," and structural racism entered into the mainstream. I took AP US history myself in high school and personally don’t recall any of these events being discussed in our curriculum. While we all deal with our own personal trauma, some to more extent than others, today is a reminder as well of the deep extent of societal and intergenerational trauma in America for often marginalized groups. Yes I hope for a day where people are free to explore their own minds and find healing through plant based medicine without the fear of any adverse legal repercussions, but I dream too of a time where people can pursue whatever path in life their heart desires without being held back due to their race or their religion. We have a ways to go but I do think talking about it, and more importantly listening to stories of personal experiences, are the first steps towards healing. #Juneteenth #endracism
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