Remember Juneteenth

"Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19^th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.

Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long over due. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. Sensitized to the conditions and experiences of others, only then can we make significant and lasting improvements in our society."

-Juneteenth.com

Visit the official dimension:
Juneteenth.com

Watch a brief video interview with 100 Black Men about Juneteenth.




PZ says:
Juneteenth is far more important than the pacifying the Bush administration calls Black Music Month. It's important to remain aware of our true historical legacies and why they are important. Shine on ~~~~~~*


Enjoy posts by Juneteenth Participators
(Let me know if you have a post and I will add it):

http://thejosevilson.com/blog/

http://www.blackvoices.com
/blogs/2008/06/18/juneteenth-2008/

http://www.allaboutrace.com
/2008/06/19/juneteenth-2008/

http://www.blackperspective.net
/index.php/juneteenth-today-is-independence-day/

http://www.martyblogs.com/2008/06/19
/general-interest/juneteenthjubilee-celebration/

http://eddiegriffinbasg.blogspot.com/
2008/06/why-i-remember-juneteenth.html

http://tinyurl.com/55hjak

http://therealready.blogspot.com/2008/0
6/163-years-ago-today-commemorating.html

http://dallassouthblog.com/2008/06/17/
why-part-two-why-i-celebrate-juneteenth/

http://dowdellresearch.blogspot.com/2008/06/
juneteenth-celebration-emancipation.html

http://slanttruth.com/2008/0
6/19/happy-juneteenth/

http://problemchylde.wordpress.com/
2008/06/19/juneteenth/

http://whattamisaid.blogspot.com/2008/0
6/my-black-history-what-was-william.html

http://thepunkin-patch.blogspot.com/2008/0
6/emancipation-day.html