Two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect, on June 19, 1865, almost 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas and announced that 250,000 enslaved black people in the state were free by executive decree. The newly freed Texans called this day "Juneteenth." Today, #Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day, representing freedom for all. 👊🏽 As a diversity-focused company headquartered in Texas, we are honoring the significance of this day while acknowledging there is still a gap to fill in order to be truly inclusive in our workplaces. #BlackHistory #Juneteenth #companyculture
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What do people NOT know about #Juneteenth? President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was signed on Jan 1, 1863 as a military strategy. The Proclamation proclaimed it legal for Black men to serve in the federal military, making all the difference in the Civil War. Black men had organized and trained themselves to fight from the very start, but they were turned away until the Union was desperate enough to enlist them and to free the slaves in rebel states. Black women also played a critical role as volunteers, scouts, and spies. The 29th Colored Infantry Regiment defeated General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox in April 1865 and ended the Confederacy. But we never learn about the 29th Colored Regiment, nor do we talk about Black contributions to winning the Civil War and saving the Union. After much resistance, two and a half years after Lincoln's Proclamation, Union soldiers finally arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of slavery on June 19, 1865. Slavery was abolished, officially, via the ratification of the 13th Amendment in December 1865. Juneteenth represents not only the belated freedom for enslaved people in Texas but also symbolizes the broader struggle for emancipation and equality for all African Americans. It serves as a reminder that the deep-rooted injustices of slavery and the lingering legacy of #systemicracism and oppression still exist. Juneteenth is also symbolic of resiliency, perseverance, strength, triumph, and belief in the human spirit. Across the nation, African American communities honor their ancestors' unique fight for freedom, ❤️celebrate their rich cultural heritage and achievements, while enabling all Americans to reflect on this shared history and the path toward racial justice and equality❤️ Juneteenth became the nation's 12th legal federal holiday in 2021. Thank you Kimberly Sanders and Stantec's BLK ERG for sharing resources and insight to help us better understand and celebrate this important event. #BetterTogether
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Today is Juneteenth. A celebration of freedom. It commemorates the end of slavery. It was on this day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, when the state’s enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom; over two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Let the significance of today inspire us all to build a more equitable and just world. #juneteenth2024
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On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce to the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state, that they were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as “Juneteenth.” Learn more about The Centers' fight for equity at thecentersohio.org/impact.
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Lincoln didn’t free “the slaves” and Gordon Granger, was accompanied by as many as 10,000 Black Union troops when he delivered the message of freedom in Texas on Juneteenth. So, let’s get it right this Juneteenth, y’all. Aight, so when the Emancipation Proclamation was enacted on January 1st, 1863, it only applied to the Confederate States, which was a different country. Also, it didn’t “free” any Black folks in border states who remained with the Union. States like Missouri, Kentucky, Delaware and Maryland still enslaved us. Secondly, Lincoln didn’t fight in the war, so that freedom was contingent upon those Black soldiers helping the Union win the war; which they did. If they didn’t win, the Confederacy would’ve been maintained. And let’s not act like Black people hadn’t been freeing themselves since 1526, since Stono, since Nat Turner, since Harriet Tubman. What the Emancipation Proclamation provided was a dangling carrot that said, if you help maintain the Union, we might help secure your freedom as an institution. Aight, now let’s get to Union General Gordon Granger who delivered news of the Emancipation Proclamation on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX. He did a great thing, but he also came with about 10,000 Black Union troops who went throughout Texas to enforce the proclamation and freedom. Because yo, there is no freedom for us without military enforcement. Why don’t we talk about brothas who accompanied him like Sergeant Major Minkins, for example? So, on this Juneteenth, let’s shed light on Black freedom fighters who first freed themselves and fought for our freedom, and the 28th Indiana, 29th Illinois, and combined New York 26th and 31st Regiments of the U.S. Colored Troops. Let’s get it right. 🚨 If you want access to College Board’s Black Studies course, (which is being banned as we speak) to learn more facts like this, check out the link in my comments and let’s get this at your local school! #collegeboard #apush #advancedplacement #juneteenth #lincoln #slavery #freedom #blackhistory #ushistory #racism #texas #dei #antiracism
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The markets are closed today in honor of Juneteenth. 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. Source: National Museum of African American History & Culture #FinancialAdvisor #FinancialPlan #FinancialPlans #financialplanner #financialplanning #financialadvice #financialgoals #financialadvisers #financialadviser #financialadvisors #financetips #wealthmanagement #wealthplanning #wealthadvisor #LakelandFinancialAdvisor #LakelandFL #Lakeland #FloridaFinancialAdvisor #AllenandCompany #AllenAndCompanyOfFL #LPLAdvisors #LPLFinancial
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Lincoln didn’t free “the slaves” and Gordon Granger, was accompanied by as many as 10,000 Black Union troops when he delivered the message of freedom in Texas on Juneteenth. So, let’s get it right this Juneteenth, y’all. Aight, so when the Emancipation Proclamation was enacted on January 1st, 1863, it only applied to the Confederate States, which was a different country. Also, it didn’t “free” any Black folks in border states who remained with the Union. States like Missouri, Kentucky, Delaware and Maryland still enslaved us. Secondly, Lincoln didn’t fight in the war, so that freedom was contingent upon those Black soldiers helping the Union win the war; which they did. If they didn’t win, the Confederacy would’ve been maintained. And let’s not act like Black people hadn’t been freeing themselves since 1526, since Stono, since Nat Turner, since Harriet Tubman. What the Emancipation Proclamation provided was a dangling carrot that said, if you help maintain the Union, we might help secure your freedom as an institution. Aight, now let’s get to Union General Gordon Granger who delivered news of the Emancipation Proclamation on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX. He did a great thing, but he also came with about 10,000 Black Union troops who went throughout Texas to enforce the proclamation and freedom. Because yo, there is no freedom for us without military enforcement. Why don’t we talk about brothas who accompanied him like Sergeant Major Minkins, for example? So, on this Juneteenth, let’s shed light on Black freedom fighters who first freed themselves and fought for our freedom, and the 28th Indiana, 29th Illinois, and combined New York 26th and 31st Regiments of the U.S. Colored Troops. Let’s get it right. 🚨 If you want access to College Board’s Black Studies course, (which is being banned as we speak) to learn more facts like this, check out the link in my comments and let’s get this at your local school! #collegeboard #apush #advancedplacement #juneteenth #lincoln #slavery #freedom #blackhistory #ushistory #racism #texas #dei #antiracism
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On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Emancipation Proclamation, proclaiming the end of chattel slavery in the United States. In practice, however, slavery continued to be practiced throughout the Confederacy as the American Civil War waged on. Actual emancipation largely relied on the advance of the Union Army to enforce the proclamation. Over two years later, Union Army General Gordon Granger and his troops advanced on Texas, the last stronghold of institutional slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865, General Granger issued General Order No. 3, informing the people of Texas that all slaves were to be immediately set free. The enforcement of this order officially marked the end of slavery in the United States, and this event is commemorated by the holiday Juneteenth. Today, 157 years later, we celebrate Juneteenth as a defining moment in American History. While it marks the end of slavery in the United States, Black Americans still face systemic discrimination, racism, and injustice in many aspects of daily life. Juneteenth reminds us of the urgent need for justice and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. JLD is proud to celebrate Juneteenth and to continue to promote these ideals in our practice. #Juneteenth #AmericanHistory #FreedomDay #BlackHistory #CelebrateFreedom #JusticeForAll #JLDProud #CommemorateJuneteenth #JLDCostConsulting
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Today, we celebrate freedom and resilience, recognizing the journey towards equality! #Juneteenth #celebrateequality Learn more about how Juneteeth plays a significant part in the nation’s past and future. https://lnkd.in/erNpfEde
On June 19, 1865, federal troops went into Texas to effectively end slavery in the U.S. and create a day of celebration and independence. The #Juneteenth flag symbolizes the freedom of Black Americans and honors their critical role in fighting for and spreading the news of the Emancipation Proclamation. Learn more about the history of this day and its significance: https://wwp.news/3Vieehm
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Today I recognize Juneteenth Day and provide you with a little history. June 19, 1863 was the day 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas to emancipate more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state who were the last under Confederate control. Texas, as the most remote state of the former Confederacy, had seen an expansion of slavery because the presence of Union troops was low as the American Civil War ended; thus, the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation had been slow and inconsistent there. To put it into perspective, June 19 was 900 days after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect from Abraham Lincoln. The post-emancipation period, known as Reconstruction (1865-1877) marked an era of great hope, but also uncertainty and struggle for our nation. In 1996, the first federal legislation was introduced to recognize Juneteenth Day, but it wouldn't become a federal holiday until 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the bill. Until then, it had been recognized as a commemoration or holiday in some US states by 1980, including Texas. Happy Juneteenth, America! #juneteenth #independenceday #america
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During #Reconstruction, Blacks in the states of #SouthCarolina, #Louisiana, and #Mississippi had the most significant number of Black officeholders who took over the responsibilities of governance on the local, state, and national levels. In Freedom’s Lawmakers, Eric Foner provides us with more than 1500 biographies of these leaders. Foner asks the question of what would have happened to our country if paramilitary groups during Reconstruction had not driven many Blacks out of office. Black office holding during Reconstruction was the most remarkable experiment in interracial democracy. Learn more #BlackHistory at https://lnkd.in/gkt228Jg #AmericanHistory #YAAHA
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3moAn important day to recognize for everyone, but especially those of us that live in Texas!