HAPPY JUNETEENTH

From Wikipedia:

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday, celebrated on June 19 in the United States, commemorating the end of slavery. The holiday originated in Galveston, Texas; for more than a century, the state of Texas was the primary home of Juneteenth celebrations. More recently, however, its observance has spread across the nation.

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Juneteenth is essentially observed only by African-Americans, which absolutely amazes me: getting rid of the barbaric practice of owning human beings and stealing the fruits of their labor is as significant to the history and development of the United States as passing the Bill of Rights was. That is, ending slavery was likely the most moral action ever undertaken by our nation. Juneteenth should be celebrated by all Americans; the holiday represents our collective desire for truth and justice--in that respect, Juneteenth is as American as the Fourth of July.

Keeping that in mind, I wish you all a happy Juneteenth.

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