As we begin this long weekend, I ask everyone to take a moment to reflect. Having another day off from work is always a great opportunity for us to rest, rejuvenate, and catch up with family and friends. However, many miss the reason for the holiday.
Monday, 19th of June is ‘Juneteenth Day,’ a great day for all Americans. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This emancipation allowed us to emerge from a dark era of our republic, but there is still work to do.
Juneteenth is a day to reflect on both bondage and freedom, as it evokes not only the memory of long hard nights of slavery and subjugation, but also… and importantly… the promise of a brighter day to come. On this day, all Americans remember our extraordinary capacity to heal, and to emerge from our worst to become a more free and just nation.
As we celebrate this great achievement, we are mindful that we are still work in progress, and with our collective effort, and faith in each other, we will achieve a prosperous and more inclusive nation, one that embodies the true spirit of America! Happy Juneteenth Day everybody!
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