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Today, we honor Juneteenth, a significant day in American history that marks the actual end of slavery in the United States. President Lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation in early 1863 - which declared all enslaved people now free. The 13th amendment, which officially amended the constitution to outlaw slavery, was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865. But it wasn't until June 19, 1865 that the final community of enslaved people were informed that they were free, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the new law—two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is not just a historical milestone; it’s a celebration of freedom, resilience, and progress. It's a reminder of the importance of understanding our country's history, honoring the people who fought to get us to where we are and looking ahead at the strives we still need to make when it comes to diversity and inclusion. Join us in celebrating this pivotal moment in history and continuing to build a more inclusive future for all. #juneteenth

Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the U.S. As it was in June 19, 1865, when the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas ended of the American Civil War. Although this date commemorates enslaved people learning of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation, this only applied to former Confederate states. There remained legally enslaved people in states that never seceded from the Union. These people did not gain their freedom until the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution on December 6, 1865. Today we remind all that the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1865, which abolished slavery throughout the U.S. and ended involuntary servitude EXCEPT as a punishment for conviction of a crime. Slavery has been perpetuated since the end of the American Civil War through criminalizing behavior and enabling police to arrest poor freedmen and force them to work for the state under convict leasing; suppression of African Americans by disenfranchisement, lynchings, and Jim Crow; politicians declaring a war on drugs that weighs more heavily on minority communities and, by the late 20th century, mass incarceration affecting communities of color, especially American descendants of slavery, in the U.S. The question remains what is Juneteenth to an incarcerated Black person? ... please share and repost! #Recovery #Reentry #Juneteenth

This #Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, honoring the strength of those who helped to secure liberty, freedom, and justice for all — and supporting those who continue to work toward those same ideals today. How are you commemorating Juneteenth? Share your stories and traditions in the comments! 💫

Today is #Juneteenth - an important holiday (read below) that marks the end of a shameful chapter of #American (not just #Black) #history. Please spread awareness and feel free to celebrate humanity and equality. As we celebrate #humanity and #equality, we also have the power to spread awareness about this important day. Let's all take part in this responsibility! Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate ending slavery in the United States. The holiday's name is a portmanteau of the words "June" and "nineteenth," as it was on June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger (pictured below) ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. Although the date commemorates enslaved people learning of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation, this only applied to former Confederate states. There remained legally enslaved people in states that never seceded from the Union. These people did not gain their freedom until the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on December 6, 1865.

Did you know that today marks 197 years that the enslaved Africans in New York State were emancipated? New York State became the first state to legally abolish slavery onJuly 4, 1827! The state of New York had a law dating back to 1799 that had rules on slowly emancipating the future future generations of those who would be born into slavery. This is something your history books did not teach you in school. https://lnkd.in/eNuz9dKk.

What Juneteenth lessons still apply to our lives today?🤔 - - - - Juneteenth marks the day that word got to the remaining slaves and their owners in the United States that all people that had previously been enslaved were now free! The emancipation proclamation that granted this freedom was issued on January 1, 1863 whereas Juneteenth wasn’t until June 19th, 1865. That’s 2 and a half years of freedom that the final slaves did not get to experience, simply because they didn’t know. There were absolutely those who knew those slaves were free but simply didn’t inform them to use them to their advantage until the absolute final minute. There is a silver lining to this unfortunate history in that it gives us all lessons that we can live by today: 1. Oftentimes, people recognize opportunities (that are uniquely for you) long before you do. 2. Some individuals will cast a shadow over your greatness in order to benefit from it. 3. Just because you don’t recognize your power/excellence/greatness does not mean that you don’t possess it. 4. Don’t count on people to proactively tell you what you need to know; ask questions, research, and investigate. 5. Just because you don’t see it today does NOT mean that your ultimate success isn’t already in motion!

#Juneteenth (observed annually on June 19th) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and serves as a day of celebration and advocacy towards racial justice and equality. Here are a things to consider about this day. 1. With hindsite anyone can be wiser! We can condemn slavery for the evil it was but can we also, years later, adjust our minds to look with inquisitive eyes and see if we #learn anything from that period that would help us be better human beings. 2. While we continue the fight towards completely ending racial injustice, can we also #examin ourselves and see if we have traces of racial prejudices for certain groups of people at the detriment of others? How do we also deal with our hearts in this regard! 3. The system might not offer a level ground for us but with the internet, we can now expand our business to #other parts of the world that give us level playing fields! There are still lots of virgin territories to invest in outside of the USA. 4. Shall we forever allow the pain of our forefathers to be passed on to our children breeding great dislike for others or shall we, use history to #equip them to thrive on an uneven plain! 5. With certain things still stacked against the black race, how do we #reach out to those, in our communities, who have bucked under the weight and have gone into drugs or a life of crime! Have we forgotten about them as we each persue our own success? We can turn ashes into beauty! Happy #Juneteeth

Today we celebrate #Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a time to reflect on our history, recognize progress, and continue striving for equality and justice. Learn more about Juneteenth and its significance: https://lnkd.in/gfYtvYv7

I should have edited this video. It's long. There is an awkward pause. And another one. I'm not as good with my words here. That's okay. I'm talking about race. And that's uncomfortable. I grew up in Idaho. Everyone looked like me. I looked like everybody. We didn't talk about diversity or race. Because why would we? If we did, I don't recall any champions for justice. I had a LOT to learn. Like this: while we celebrate Juneteenth, the 13th amendment abolished slavery in 1862. By design, it took 2 ½ years for news to reach the last slaves in Galveston, Texas. On June 19th, 1865.  Not even justice was justly delivered. The sacrifice and suffering originating from American slavery is a stain on our history. It has been replaced with systemic, structural racism that persists. Especially in real estate. We can make a difference here. The future is ours to advance a more just and equitable future. It’s one thing to reflect and learn. It’s another to act. It's the work of individuals and business leaders to insist on change, then make it. It's my work. Nest DC birdSEED Foundation Jennifer Green, CMCA, AMS Natasha Bonhomme Michael Bennett André Robert Lee Leslie Hartmann Case Marla M. Dean Grace Langham Veronica Vivas Pavan Khoobchandani Kirby Howell Benjamin Cyprien Eser Yildirim Grace Woolen Gabrielle “Gabby” Mulnick Majewski Paola Moya Aaron Warren Scott Case Alison Scimeca Mimi Concannon #juneteenth #racialequity #justice