Dolly Parton's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, fans make a donation to the singer's Imagination Library.
Here's what the charity does ⬇️
https://t.co/wYj727Ao9I
Juneteenth is more than a celebration…it is a reminder of the strength, resilience, and perseverance of Black people. Even after enduring slavery, segregation, discrimination, and every obstacle placed in our path, we continue to rise, create, lead, and inspire.
Today we honor those who came before us, those who fought for freedom they were denied, and those whose sacrifices made our progress possible. We celebrate Black excellence, Black culture, Black joy, and the unbreakable spirit that has carried us through generations.
Freedom was delayed…but our strength never was. Black history is American history. Black excellence is forever.
Have a beautiful Juneteenth, and continue walking in your power, purpose, and pride. ✊🏾🖤❤️💚
Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
& Remember..
The RBG aka Pan African flag doesn’t relate to the Juneteenth flag. They’re two different flags with two different meanings…
The Juneteenth flag specifically celebrates the abolition of chattel slavery for enslaved people from Galveston, Texas. Which became a tradition for many Black Texans to celebrate for decades.
The RBG flag aka the Pan African flag, is meant to celebrate unity for all Black people across the world.
Both flags represent great symbols of pride & freedom, but I think it’s okay to highlight specifically the Juneteenth flag on the forefront for its actual purpose.
It’s the black folks doing the electric slide outside the Obama Center while Stevie Wonder is performing on 63rd and Stony Island, on the eve of Juneteenth, that’s doing something to me emotionally 🥹