DFT-Local 231

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One year later on June 19,1866 many of those who were enslaved in Galveston began to hold celebrations commemorating June 19 - Juneteenth, the day they learned of their freedom.

Today, we hope that you take the time to remember and reflect on how precious Freedom is for all.

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On June 19, 1865 Union soldiers told the enslaved in Galveston that the Civil War was over and they were now free. Those enslaved in Galveston were the last to hear the news about the end of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln's signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

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#SAVETHEDATE
#ReadingOpensTheWorld will return Saturday, October 8. Thanks again everyone for your support!

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Amazing turnout! 10,000 books by and about African Americans in honor and celebration of the Juneteenth holiday GONE in under an hour! Thank you @DFT231 members and Detroit public school parents for coming out today to support literacy for #Juneteenth #ReadingOpensTheWorld

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THANK YOU Detroit!!! All 10,000 books are gone!! Please stay tuned as we will have a fall date and bring #ReadingOpensTheWorld back!

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Friday From 1-8 p.m. join us and @AFTunion for a huge #Juneteenth free book give-away at Fellowship Chapel!

10,000 Books!

Come get these beautiful books to kick off your children’s and student’s summer!🥰 #ReadingOpensTheWorld

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Please note the time change. Reading Opens The World will now start at 1 p.m. See you there!

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This Friday, June 17 from 3-8 p.m. at Fellowship Chapel join us for Rearing Opens The World in celebration of #Juneteenth!

Free books for educators, free books for students and families!

See the flier for all of the details.

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Please join us for the March To End Gun Violence on Saturday, June 11 at 12 p.m. at 1340 Atwater Street. Wear orange in solidarity to show your support for helping to end gun violence.

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DFT remembers and honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to us all.

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Please see the statement below from AFT President Randi Weingarten regarding today's tragedy.

https://t.co/DAq9wPB38h

In Solidarity,
Terrence Martin, President
LaKia Wilson-Lumpkins, Executive Vice President

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Please join with us in offering our prayers and condolences to the community of Uvalde, Texas. This is an unimaginable tragedy. Schools should be a safe place and one where our students looking forward to attending and not a place that conjures fear and hopelessness.

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DFT wishes a Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms and mother figures. We thank you for all you do. Enjoy your day!

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Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month? Thank you to our audiologists, and speech and language pathologists who work diligently with our students!

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Thank you Teachers!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek

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We hope that our Muslim Brothers and Sisters had a joyous and festive Eid as you marked the end of Ramadan.

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For those members who are celebrating Easter - Happy Easter, and for those celebrating Passover - wishing you a joyous Passover!

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Congratulations to Ketanji Brown Jackson on becoming the first Black Woman selected to serve on the United States Supreme Court!

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay!

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Thank you to our hardworking and amazing Social Workers!

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The following are arrangements for 45 year attendance agent, DFT and Retiree Chapter Member France Bowers. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.