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On Juneteenth, it is worth reflecting. If you think about it, the Founding Fathers were privileged, white men complaining about paying their taxes so much so that they fought a war and established a new country for THEIR freedom while talking like they were championing freedom. They were not. They did not support their wives' freedom, or that of the First People they stole the land from, or that of the enslaved people they stole labor from and called 3/5 a person. These inequities are still far too apparent today, and unfortunately seen in the type of extractive capitalism we call a free market. As well as continued discussion of who can be called a person and how much they count. While we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved people, we still need to bend that arc of justice towards freedom for everyone. Please pitch in.

Juneteenth was commemorated by BG’s Iowa office with our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff engaging in the Des Moines community celebration of this important day in American history. Lawyers Lori Bullock, Thomas Bullock, and Bryce Tish, and paralegals Gabriel Dos Santos and Jordan Miner all volunteered at the fourth annual Ankeny Juneteenth Festival on Sunday, June 23 as festival ambassadors. The team also made time to enjoy the food, music, and engage with local Black-owned businesses at the event. As described by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, Juneteenth is our country’s “second independence day”: “On ‘Freedom’s Eve,’ or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. At the stroke of midnight, prayers were answered as all enslaved people in Confederate States were declared legally free. Union soldiers, many of whom were black, marched onto plantations and across cities in the south reading small copies of the Emancipation Proclamation spreading the news of freedom in Confederate States. Only through the Thirteenth Amendment did emancipation end slavery throughout the United States . . But not everyone in Confederate territory would immediately be free. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still under Confederate control. As a result, in the westernmost Confederate state of Texas, enslaved people would not be free until much later. Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as ‘Juneteenth,’ by the newly freed people in Texas.” Juneteenth was first declared a federal holiday in 2021, and Bailey Glasser’s nationwide offices were closed June 19th to commemorate this important date. For more about Juneteenth: https://ow.ly/n2ee50SrMuz #juneteenth #juneteenth2024

Save 📌 and Share with 3 people in your network 👥 🌟 Honoring Memorial Day and Securing Your Legacy 🌟 As we commemorate Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the courageous men and women who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms. Their dedication inspires us to reflect on the values they fought to defend: freedom, family, and the future. In honoring their legacy, it's also a time to consider how we can protect and provide for our own families. One essential way to do this is by ensuring you have a comprehensive estate plan that includes a trust. 📜✨ 🔹 Why is a Trust Important? 1. Control and Flexibility: Dictate how and when your assets are distributed. 2. Privacy: Keep your estate matters private and out of public records. 3. Protection: Safeguard your loved ones from creditors and legal disputes. 4. Tax Benefits: Optimize tax advantages and reduce estate tax burdens. 5. Continuity and Stability: Ensure a seamless transition and preserve family harmony. This Memorial Day, as we remember those who have given their all, let’s also take steps to protect our own legacies. A well-crafted trust can provide peace of mind and security for your loved ones, ensuring your wishes are honored and your family is cared for. Reach out if you have any questions about incorporating a trust into your estate plan. Together, we can build a secure future for your family. 🤝 hashtag hashtag #MemorialDay #Legacy #EstatePlanning #Trusts #FamilyFirst #HonoringHeroes Give this post a Like 👍 Follow us on Insta: ms.trusts411 🙌 Let's connect on LinkedIn 🤝 DM for Trust Planning 💵 Email: [email protected] Website: legacytaxadvisorsllc.com --- Register to join our FREE trust webinar this FRIDAY at 10:30am EST, Securing your Legacy - The Advantages of Trusts in Estate Planning 💻 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dPxGds2n If you can't attend, DM your email address for the webinar recording 🙌 https://lnkd.in/dEqtt4re

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Jacoby & Meyers! As we celebrate the values of freedom and justice upon which this great nation was built, we're reminded of the importance of community, equality, and the pursuit of justice. For more on how we champion these values through our work, visit https://lnkd.in/dJFayz6. #IndependenceDay #JacobyAndMeyers #personalinjuryattorney #personalinjurylaw #injurylaw #injurylawyers #injurylawyer #injuryattorney #accidentlawyer #caraccidentlawyer

"About the Declaration there is a finality that is exceedingly restful. It is often asserted that the world has made a great deal of progress since 1776, that we have had new thoughts and new experiences which have given us a great advance over the people of that day, and that we may therefore very well discard their conclusions for something more modern. But that reasoning can not be applied to this great charter. If all men are created equal, that is final. If they are endowed with inalienable rights, that is final. If governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, that is final. No advance, no progress can be made beyond these propositions. If anyone wishes to deny their truth or their soundness, the only direction in which he can proceed historically is not forward, but backward toward the time when there was no equality, no rights of the individual, no rule of the people. Those who wish to proceed in that direction can not lay claim to progress. They are reactionary. Their ideas are not more modern, but more ancient, than those of the Revolutionary fathers." #declarationofindependence #independenceday #fourthofjuly #julyfourth #calvincoolidge #humanrights #equality #individualrights #consentofthegoverned #freedom #independence

Juneteenth National Independence Day was signed into law as a national holiday on June 17, 2021. The holiday celebrates the date of June 19, 1865, when slaves in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom, which had been granted by the Jan. 1, 1863, Emancipation Proclamation but which was not enforceable until the end of the Civil War. The holiday is often celebrated with parades, family reunions, speeches, and eating specific red foods. Learn more about Juneteenth: https://lnkd.in/gX9B6Hww At WRMA, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is at the heart of what we do. Learn more about our values here: https://lnkd.in/gkx27jAw #Juneteenth #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Accessibility

Sometimes, in the journey for justice and equality, we find ourselves at a crossroads between action and endless deliberation. 🌈✊ Over the years, I've seen countless studies validate what we've always known in our hearts: everyone deserves to serve openly, proudly, and without fear of discrimination. Yet, the cycle of studying rather than acting continues to delay the progress we so desperately need. On a day that marked a significant victory in our ongoing fight, a reminder was placed in my hands, a congressional study done in 1993 on homosexuals in the military —a symbol of how far we've come and how unnecessary the delay was. It wasn't just about one policy or one group; it's about our collective struggle for dignity and respect. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ A poignant reminder of the journey we've undertaken and the obstacles we've overcome. This picture, which I've included with this message, symbolizes a pivotal moment in our history—a moment when the need for further study was overtaken by the imperative for equality and justice. Let's not wait for another study to tell us what's right. The evidence is overwhelming; the time for action is now. We must move beyond acknowledgments and towards real change. Let's use our voices and our visibility to make a difference. Because in the end, it's not just about policies; it's about people. It's about humanity. 💖 America is always a team sport.

"The journey towards healing and racial justice for AFP must involve truth-telling and amplifying courageous testimonies. Acknowledging those who dare to speak truth to power, is vital for stories to emerge without further oppression, and crucial to cultivating a racially and socially just AFP." Read more about The Journey Towards Healing and Racial Justice with Birgit Smith Burton, AFP Global Board Chair at https://ow.ly/v77T50QzNvt