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EMANCIPATION
On September 22, 1862 Lincoln issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation in the midst of the Civil War. Later issued the actual proclamation in Jan. 1863.
In Jan. 1863 President Abraham Lincoln issued the actual Proclamation, which declared a formal end to slavery in the United States. However, change was not instant after the proclamation. Nearly two and a half years later, on June 19th, 1865, the enslaved African Americans of Galveston, Texas got the news by way of the Union army troops that freedom had come at last.
Juneteenth is the celebration of a new beginning and the death of a horrible inhuman existence. The hope and belief in the potential of a better future gave birth.
Yet the end of Reconstruction and the dawn of Jim Crow crushed that possibly for nearly a century, until the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
America Made Lady Liberty a Hypocrite
In 1865, Édouard de Laboulaye, "Father of the Statue of Liberty," proposed creating a monument for the United States. As the president of the French Anti-Slavery Society, de Laboulaye believed that the passage of the 13th Amendment (abolishing slavery in the U.S., 1865) was a milestone and it proved that justice and liberty for all was possible.
Too often we hear, “This is not who we are. We are better than this.” The 2nd part of this statement is aspirational. The 1st part raises the question, "If this is not who we are, then who are we?" Civil Rights lawyer Jeffery Robinson
Feb. 1, 1901 - May 22, 1967
was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
He sought to honestly portray the joys and hardships of working-class black lives, avoiding both sentimental idealization and negative stereotypes.
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WE ARE THE NAACP!
Established in 1919 we continue to fight to achieve equity, political rights and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights.
In 2025, America finds itself in the midst of a vicious backlash against human rights, racial and social justice, once again.
The words of Fannie Lou Hamer remain true,
"We are not free until everyone is free".
We honor Juneteenth everyday with the work we do. Clearly our work is far from done
Everyday we continue to fight for what's right.
Juneteenth is much more than one day! We celebrate our accomplishments, our history and our truths everyday of the year!
The celebration and recognition of
Juneteenth represents a mindset of continued courage, resilience, unwavering faith and hope in the possibility of a better future.
Witness the reenactment of this historic event, join us a Bethel AME Church, then join us for our annual Flag Raising and Recognition Ceremony.
Celebrate everyday with us! Celebrate 365!
The Right To Read
Through personal anecdotes from Weaver, insights from a dedicated teacher, and narratives of two American families, 'THE RIGHT TO READ' delves deep into the battle to equip our youngest generation with the fundamental skill essential for lifelong success: the ability to read.
Start watching with your public library card or university login.
Don't have a library card perhaps it's time to get one.
We can make a difference
On Juneteenth learn about our Celebrate 365 events, beginning with our book drive, in collaboration with the Oscar Lasko YMCA. Each month join us as we engage in dialogue, experiences and interaction to help provide resources and opportunities to create positive and healthy growth in our communities.
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REFLECTION
In 2016, at the age of 89, former teacher and lifelong activist Opal Lee walked 1,400 miles from her home in Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to get Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday.”
Why all Americans should celebrate Juneteenth.
“We have simply got to make people aware that none of us are free until we’re all free, and we aren’t free yet.” Opal Lee
Why Juneteenth Matters by Shennette Garrett-Scott
“When peace come they read the ’Mancipation law to the cullud people. [The freed slaves] spent that night singin’ and shoutin’.
Chester County did not escape the stain of slavery.
Pan African Flag-1920
The Black American Heritage Flag-1967
The Black American Heritage Flag-1967
The Pan-African flag was created in 1920 by UNIA members, including Marcus Garvey, to represent people of the African Diaspora & to symbolize black liberation in the United States.
The Black American Heritage Flag-1967
The Black American Heritage Flag-1967
The Black American Heritage Flag-1967
Also known as the African-American Heritage Flag was created in 1967 by Melvin Charles and Gleason T. Jackson. The flag is an ethnic flag that represents the culture and history of African-American people.
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