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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 19th 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.
General Order Number 3
One of
General Granger’s first orders of business was to read to the
people of Texas, General Order Number 3 which began most
significantly with:
"The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a
Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all
slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights
and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and
the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that
between employer and hired laborer."
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The celebrations that followed the reading
of the proclamation by General Gordon Granger began a tradition that has lasted
for one
hundred and fifty five years, and today is hosted in cities across America and beyond. The JUNETEENTH.com website is dedicated to this celebration and to those who tirelessly
contribute to its continued existence and growth. For information regarding this website,
contact us
via email or call:
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Let's make Juneteenth a commemorative, not
of the horrific institution our country
embraced, but rather as a showcase of the
strength in the American spirit to recognize
wrong and set about making it right. In this
same spirit America moves ahead today in
leveling playing fields and achieivng ever
greater equality. Let us celebrate all that
Juneteenth teaches us about our country's
greatness in ouruse of the heart to hear and
to learn and to work together for all that
is good and just. |
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John
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In June
of 2008, my
grandmother was laid to rest. As our funeral
procession passed near Wichita State
University in Wichita, KS, a parade was
taking place. The parade stopped to let us
pass, and the men and women on horseback
removed their cowboy hats and placed them
over their hearts. It was the first time
that day we laughed - Grams would have loved
that she stopped a parade. What those men
and women did not know is my Grams was a
First Lieutenant in the Army - she served
during WWII as a psychiatric nurse. She
lived an amazing life after that, with God
at the helm.
I learned today that the parade that day by
WSU was the Juneteenth Parade. That the men
and women so selflessly stopped to allow our
funeral procession to move past has remained
in our family's hearts and minds all these
years. We cannot thank you enough for your
kindness. You are forever a part of our
family's history. |
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Angie
Kansas |
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Look for the
Official
Juneteenth
World Wide Celebration
emblem
at Juneteenth events across America
and beyond! |
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"I
am proud of the work
Cliff Robinson and Juneteenth.com
have done for years and I join them in calling for
Juneteenth to be a national holiday.
Happy Juneteenth America!"
Usher
Washington Post
"This
site is very inspiring. I am starting my annual
tradition . God Bless!"
Isabel
Portugal
"I cannot say thank you
enough. This website has done what word of mouth could
never hope to accomplish. It has reached all walks of
life. It gives hope, rekindles memories, makes others
aware, it is a tool that can be used to complete a job
that is still in finishing stages. We should never
forget those who gave so much and received so little to
make this day possible."C.
Harris
California
"Your website has awakened in me wonderful memories of my
families celebration of Juneteenth.
We
celebrated with music, food, sharing of our blessings,
and ended by the entire congregation dancing the Grand
March on the lawn of the church."
Nia
Florida
"The praise and
celebration of Juneteenth has been a long time in
coming. We thank the people of Galveston, Texas for
patience and endurance. God Bless!"
Cheryl D
"This is
a great site. I hope all Americans will embrace the
spirit of Juneteenth as one of freedom and culture, and
take time to reflect on the great mosaic of America.
When we see ourselves as one people, with our
differences adding flavor to our similarities, America
becomes a truly great nation and people in the eyes of
history."
Jack
New Mexico
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IN THE NEWS |
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Starting the trend for making Juneteenth a
company holiday. |
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Twitter
and Square
Make "Juneteenth a Company Holiday.
"Countries and regions around the world have
their own days to celebrate emancipation,
and we will do the work to make those dates
company holidays everywhere we are present."
-Jack Dorsey |
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Nike
"important opportunity to better
commemorate and celebrate Black history and
culture,” - John Donahoe |
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Lyft:
"Starting this year, we’re making
Juneteenth an official holiday at Lyft.
It’s one step in our ongoing journey toward
racial equality at Lyft, and in this
country." |
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NFL:
“reflect on our past but, more importantly,
consider how each one of us can continue to
show up and band together to work toward a
better future.”
-Roger Goodell |
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Quicken Loans
“We are encouraging those team members to
use it to have a voice, to contribute to the
community, to celebrate their identity or
use it to learn more about addressing racial
inequity. -Jay Farner |
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Atlanta Hawks
“Black lives matter. There is no
in-between. We, as an organization and part
of the Atlanta community, are determined to
be a part of the solution.” Tony Ressler.
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