On Juneteenth, we commemorate the anniversary of the delayed but welcome news of freedom reaching the enslaved Black folks in Galveston, Texas. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope — and a reason to keep building a country that lives up to its highest ideals.
@heyerinevans For a resource on the community that began this growing celebration, I recommend Island of Color: Where Juneteenth Began. https://t.co/Q4DDcJc5MA
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Emancipation was announced on June 19, 1865, now known as Juneteenth.
Let the celebration continue.
Let freedom ring.
Island of Color: Where Juneteenth Started introduces the community that began it all.
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For a resource on the community that began the growing Juneteenth celebration, I recommend Island of Color: Where Juneteenth Started. https://t.co/Q4DDcJc5MA https://t.co/KMG3krxsaf
@NBCNightlyNews@MorganRadford For a resource on the community that began this growing celebration, I recommend Island of Color: Where Juneteenth Began. https://t.co/Q4DDcJc5MA
@KJP46@POTUS A new day!
The time has come to share our shared history.
For a resource on the community that began this growing celebration, I recommend Island of Color: Where Juneteenth Began. https://t.co/Q4DDcJc5MA