On June 19, 1865, African American communities in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom from slavery — two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
For 161 years, Juneteenth has been a day of remembrance for the freedom that was delayed. It is also a celebration of the joy and resilience that flourished despite that delay.
The contributions of African Americans, whose struggle for freedom shaped our nation, are immeasurable. Yet too many Black families continue to bear the brunt of an affordability crisis that has pushed them out of the neighborhoods and communities they've built.
True freedom has a tangible impact on daily life: the ability to afford housing, earn a living wage, put food on the table, support a family, and create a future for generations to come.
As we celebrate today, we must recommit ourselves to ensuring this freedom is fully realized.
Happy Juneteenth, New York City.
The funniest thing about Kingdom Hearts is that at no point in the series does Sora have any idea what’s going on and that’s why I fuck with him because me either twin this some bullshit huh
Time I address the elephant in the room…..There I was, trying to enjoy a Mets game like a normal American. And who shows up sitting behind me? THAT WALL-CRAWLING MENACE! And what is he doing? Save the city? OH NO!!! SITTING IN PREMIUM SEATS PROBABLY PAID FOR BY MY TAX DOLLARS!!!
first off, i’d pull her into a tight hug, laugh it off, smooch and kiss her then remind her she’s still my princess.
no fear or shouting, just love so she knows one mistake doesn’t change how i see her. then i’d take her with me to the repair shop, let her sit beside me while i talk to the mechanic, so she quietly sees how adults face problems and handle money in real life. after, i’d still treat her to something small she loves, maybe ice cream or a little gift she’s been wanting and also buy a drawing canvas for her.
when we get home, i’d sit her down and show her the repair bill, breaking it down simply so she understands that money pays for school, food and all her favorite things. not to scare her, just to connect actions with consequences. we’d end the day drawing together
and i’d tell her if she wants to leave daddy love notes or masterpieces. there’s a better canvas than the car, the one we bought earlier.