In 2021, President Biden signed the #Juneteenth National Independence Day Act to commemorate June 19th as a federal holiday. We honor this historic day to celebrate the abolition of slavery in the United States and continue to strive for equality and justice for all.
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🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the enduring legacy of the U.S. Constitution, a cornerstone of democracy that continues to uphold our freedoms and rights. Let's reflect on its pivotal role in shaping our nation and cherish the principles of liberty and justice it enshrines. 📜 Join us in honoring this vital document! #ConstitutionDay #DemocracyInAction #FreedomForAll 🎈
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On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified, spelling the official end of slavery in the United States, eight long months after the close of the Civil War. A victory against an oppressive system, this moment marked the culmination of a centuries-long struggle. At the start of the war, sentiments in the North varied, with some cautiously refraining from labeling it as a crusade against slavery. However, as the conflict intensified, perspectives began to change. President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in September 1862, redirecting the war's purpose from mere reunification to the resolute destruction of slavery. An amendment to abolish slavery was first proposed in 1863 and passed by the Senate in April 1864. Lincoln's reelection set the stage for passage of the 13th Amendment in the House in January 1865, initiating the journey toward ratification. On December 6, 1865, when Georgia ratified the 13th Amendment, the institution of slavery legally ceased to exist in the United States. As we navigate the complexities of the present and aspire to a more inclusive future, we take a moment today to celebrate the victories of the past. Drawing inspiration from the resilience that has brought us this far, we acknowledge that the road ahead may be challenging. Yet, the enduring legacy of progress reminds us that each step forward contributes to a brighter, more equitable tomorrow. . . . #MyNURFC #FreedomCenter #AmericanHistory #History
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#thinkingoutloud: Nikki Haley is only partially right in her response to the question about the 'what was the main cause of the civil war." The root cause of the civil war was slavery. The impetus of the war began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina's Charleston Harbor, which was the beginning of the Civil War. However, the economics of the system of slavery, the election of Republican President Lincoln in 1860, lack of political control in the south, territorial expansion westward denying entry into the union with slaves, and states rights were issues, too. The southern states wanted to eliminate the federal laws in place to keep slavery. Whereby, the southern states seceded from the union, and that led directly to war. "Presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has been slammed for refusing to say that slavery was the main cause of the Civil War. Haley, the 51-year-old former governor for South Carolina, blundered her way through the question at town hall debate in Berlin, New Hampshire, on Wednesday night. The former UN representative jokingly told the audience member 'well, don't come with an easy question', before claiming that the Civil War was fought for freedom and ideological differences in how governments ought to work. "I think the cause of the Civil War was basically how government was going to run, the freedoms of what people could and couldn't do.' The White House hopeful, currently a distant third place to Donald Trump in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, can then be heard going on a tangent about the limits of government overreach and civil liberties. 'I think it always comes down to the role of government and what the rights of the people are, and I will always stand by the fact that I think government was intended to secure the rights and freedoms of the people. 'It was never meant to be all things to all people. Government doesn't need to tell you how to live your life. 'They don't need to tell you what you can and can't do. They don't need to be a part of your life. They need to make sure that you have freedom. 'We need to have capitalism. We need to have economic freedom. We need to make sure that we do all things so that individuals have the liberties so that they can have freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to do or be anything they want to be without government getting in the way.'
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Our Founding Fathers gave us a more perfect union, that has lasted 235 years. For the sake of our children and our grandchildren, we must have a rebirth of freedom, a rebirth of our laws, and we must defend all of our Institutions. Every single American must now decide in the election year 2024 whether they still believe in those Founding Fathers, in that U.S. Constitution, our flag, and most importantly all of our well-structured American Institutions. Check out my blog post https://wix.to/tcvUhLC #newblogpost
The U.S. Salvation? Opposing Tyranny!
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You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time. -Angela Davis. I am committed to connecting people and growing my community-Faithe Colas
A lot about our country needs help and healing, and that can only continue as a democracy. A democracy with foundational cracks is better than no democracy at all. I believe the American glass is half full as a democracy. As you reflect on this blog, consider our current state of affairs. Black folks, our vote for the Biden-Harris administration is not just a choice but a responsibility and a powerful tool in remembrance of our ancestors who built America and fought for our freedoms. The Biden-Harris administration is unwavering in its commitment to upholding, securing, and improving freedom and democracy in America. This should give us all confidence in the future of our country. Reflect on democracy this July 4! https://lnkd.in/gjyEhZHW #HappyJuly4 #SupportBidenHarris #VoteforDemocracy #faithecolas #believer #mylegacyismyfaith #voncommunications #connectingpeoplegrowingcommunity #communityengagement #myworkmakesadifference #imeverywoman #weswagitup #melaninismysuperpower
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Congressman Wesley Hunt just DESTROYED the radicals in Congress - who refuse to say the Pledge of Allegiance! REPOST and amplify his voice!! Hunt: "You want to find common ground in American politics again? Let’s start by acknowledging the fact that the United States is greatest experiment in Democracy ever conceived. Start by acknowledging the incredible progress we’ve made as a nation. Start by standing for the national anthem and saying the Pledge of Allegiance. When we can’t even agree on THIS, we have major issues. The Pledge, our National Anthem, and our Flag represent a symbol of FREEDOM that thousands and thousands have sacrificed their lives to preserve." #thinblueline #lawenforcement
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Inalienable Duty? The Virginia assembly passed the Virginia Declaration of Rights on June 12, 1776, which provided in Section 3 as follows: "That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people.... And that, when any government shall be found inadequate or contrary to these purposes. A MAJORITY of the community hath an indubitable, inalienable, and indefeasible right to reform, alter, or abolish it, in such manner as shall be judged most conducive to the public weal." (Annals of America, 2:432; emphasis added.) So, granted that the people are sovereign and the majority of them can take over whenever necessary to restructure the political machinery and restore liberty, what is likely to be the best form of government which will preserve liberty? The answer to this question was a favorite theme of the American nation-builders. A republic not a democracy.
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Rev. Wylie Hughes and I discuss: - The Black-Jewish Alliance - what happened to it and how to revive it? - Public Discourse - can civil conversation return to civic life? - The illiberal Left - can we revive liberalism among progressives? The answers - only when we pull apart the Gordian knot of White Supremacy, American misogyny and patriarchy, and anti-Indigenous genocide, for a start. https://lnkd.in/engUqNiW
Accomplices for Justice - Take Two
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Happy Constitution Day! Today, we honor the bedrock of our great nation—the United States Constitution. This timeless document not only created a framework for governance but also enshrined the principles of liberty, individual responsibility, and limited government that continue to shape our republic. As a strong believer in these values, I am committed to upholding the ideals that have made America a beacon of freedom for over two centuries. Our Constitution serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting our God-given rights and ensuring future generations inherit the same freedoms we cherish today. On this day, let’s celebrate the Constitution's enduring legacy and the freedoms it guarantees for all Americans. Together, we can continue to defend and promote these foundational values that make our country strong. #ConstitutionDay #RepublicanValues #Liberty #Freedom #Patriotism #SmallBusinessConsulting #ClaimsManagement #NotaryServices #BusinessConsulting #Leadership
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