Today is the fourth anniversary of the acknowledgment of Juneteenth as a federal holiday in the United States. On June 19th, 1865, federal soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas, to announce that the war had ended and that the enslaved people were free — a full 2.5 years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is the oldest known commemoration of ending slavery in the United States. To all of our Black clients, clinicians, community members, and other team members: We see you. #juneteenth
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What is often unspoken about Memorial Day is its origins in the quest for civil rights and the search for peace. According to the Office of Veterans Affairs, it originated after a series of “Decoration Days” were organized by Black and White communities to honor fallen soldiers following the Civil War. One of the most significant of these events was held by a group of Black and White abolitionists in May 1865. In 1868, General John A. Logan, the head of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), a politically powerful organization of Union veterans, made it an official act, speaking of the practice of floral tributes and “Decoration Days” in the context of post-war Black civil rights. It was not until after WW1 that Memorial Day began to expand to honor the dead from all American wars. As we take time today to celebrate the lives of those fallen soldiers who have served this country, let us also remember that the origin of Memorial Day is rooted in the struggle to end slavery and the search for “permanent peace. For more information on Memorial Day's history please visit www.cem.va. gov #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Identity #Change #Community #Learning #Consulting #GlobalConsulting #MSMGlobal
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Today we celebrate Juneteenth, which marks a pivotal moment in American history. Juneteenth symbolizes freedom and the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865, Union Army general Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom for slaves in Texas nearly 2 ½ years after the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. At Pacolet, we continue to educate ourselves, support each other, and work towards a future where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and upheld. Learn more about #Juneteenth here: https://lnkd.in/g4EX_uUD
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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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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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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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🇺🇸⚔️ Remembering the American Civil War: Honoring Sacrifice and Struggle ⚔️🇺🇸 The American Civil War, a defining chapter in the history of the United States, was a period of profound conflict and transformation. Lasting from 1861 to 1865, this bloody and divisive conflict pitted the Northern states, known as the Union, against the Southern states, known as the Confederacy, over issues of slavery, states' rights, and the future of the nation. Despite the immense human cost and the deep scars left by the war, it ultimately paved the way for profound social and political change. The abolition of slavery, the preservation of the Union, and the expansion of civil rights for all Americans are among its enduring legacies. As we reflect on the American Civil War, let us honor the courage and resilience of those who fought and died on both sides. Let us also reaffirm our commitment to building a more just, inclusive, and united nation, where the lessons of the past guide us toward a brighter future. #AmericanCivilWar #RememberingThePast #BuildingABetterFuture 🇺🇸⚔️ https://bit.ly/3T1ZuCk
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On July 4, 1776 our nation was conceived, with the Declaration of Independence, the classic statement being: “We hold these truths to be self-evident , that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. This did not ring true for persons of African descent kidnapped and enslaved and brought to the shores of America. They were not considered people, they were considered less than. Only three fifths of a person. It was not until January 1, 1863, using his war powers as President, Abraham Lincoln signed the “Emancipation Proclamation”, providing that ALL persons held as slaves within any state or designated part of a state “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever FREE,” but it would not be until June 19, 1865 two and a half years after the Proclamation with the arrival of Major General Gordon Granger’s regiment in Galveston, Texas the forces of the Union were strong enough to influence to overcome the last of the resistance. He announced both the end of the Civil War and slavery. He read “The people of Texas are are informed that in, accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, slaves are free. This would end in jubilation and celebration from the now free men, women, and children. This day celebrated for 155 years is known as the “Juneteenth” as slavery fell in the last state in America two and half years after the proclamation. #juneteenth #happyjuneteenth #freedomday
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We are proud to partner with Bedrock, a new nonpartisan organization committed to supporting the institutions and leaders reversing the exponential increase in hate-fueled violence in America. #safetyandbelonging for all. Read more about how they hope to disrupt the normalization of violence here: bedrock.us
Today, four former leaders of the White House Domestic Policy Council across a bipartisan combination of three Administrations launched Bedrock, a new organization aimed at super-charging the vast field of institutions and leaders working to prevent hate-fueled violence and disrupt its normalization across the country. Check out our founding partners: 2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins III Foundation (https://lnkd.in/eXCTPg-v) ACT NOW (https://actnowfor.us/) Alliance for Peacebuilding Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab (PERIL) Anti-Defamation League Arab American Institute Bard Center for the Study of Hate (https://bcsh.bard.edu/) Beyond Conflict The Carter Center Center for American Law and Extremism (https://lnkd.in/eXArNsEA) Common Ground USA @Search for Common Ground Diverting Hate (https://lnkd.in/e5itYE4T) EdVenture Partners Georgetown Center on Faith and Justice (https://lnkd.in/eEY_AEvR) George W. Bush Presidential Center (https://lnkd.in/ec9MxFu) Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation (https://lnkd.in/ej3HbpP2) GLAAD Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) The Horizons Project Human Rights First ISD (Institute for Strategic Dialogue) Institute for Women's Policy Research Interfaith America Jewish Council for Public Affairs The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Life After Hate The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (https://lnkd.in/et8qGPz9) Military Veterans in Journalism Moonshot Muflehun NAACP National Association of Evangelicals National Urban League Not In Our Town Obama Foundation One World Strong Foundation Parents For Peace The Parsonage Project Polarization Research Lab (https://lnkd.in/eKY6zCyv) Protect Democracy Safe States Alliance The Sikh Coalition Southern Poverty Law Center States United Democracy Center Strong Cities Network Task Force Butler Institute The Asian American Foundation UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) United States Conference of Mayors Valens Global We are Many - United Against Hate (https://lnkd.in/eDZ75Q2S)
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Hate crimes, political violence, and violence targeting marginalized populations are all historically high in the US. Read more about how we're partnering with 50 other organizations to disrupt the normalization of violence. Bedrock is a new nonpartisan organization committed to supporting the institutions and leaders reversing the exponential increase in hate-fueled violence in America #safetyandbelongingforall
Today, four former leaders of the White House Domestic Policy Council across a bipartisan combination of three Administrations launched Bedrock, a new organization aimed at super-charging the vast field of institutions and leaders working to prevent hate-fueled violence and disrupt its normalization across the country. Check out our founding partners: 2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins III Foundation (https://lnkd.in/eXCTPg-v) ACT NOW (https://actnowfor.us/) Alliance for Peacebuilding Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab (PERIL) Anti-Defamation League Arab American Institute Bard Center for the Study of Hate (https://bcsh.bard.edu/) Beyond Conflict The Carter Center Center for American Law and Extremism (https://lnkd.in/eXArNsEA) Common Ground USA @Search for Common Ground Diverting Hate (https://lnkd.in/e5itYE4T) EdVenture Partners Georgetown Center on Faith and Justice (https://lnkd.in/eEY_AEvR) George W. Bush Presidential Center (https://lnkd.in/ec9MxFu) Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation (https://lnkd.in/ej3HbpP2) GLAAD Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) The Horizons Project Human Rights First ISD (Institute for Strategic Dialogue) Institute for Women's Policy Research Interfaith America Jewish Council for Public Affairs The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Life After Hate The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (https://lnkd.in/et8qGPz9) Military Veterans in Journalism Moonshot Muflehun NAACP National Association of Evangelicals National Urban League Not In Our Town Obama Foundation One World Strong Foundation Parents For Peace The Parsonage Project Polarization Research Lab (https://lnkd.in/eKY6zCyv) Protect Democracy Safe States Alliance The Sikh Coalition Southern Poverty Law Center States United Democracy Center Strong Cities Network Task Force Butler Institute The Asian American Foundation UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) United States Conference of Mayors Valens Global We are Many - United Against Hate (https://lnkd.in/eDZ75Q2S)
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