Yes, I used the exact same title as last year’s post. Because it’s still true and more salient than ever!
In this time of critical mass, we have an opportunity to make changes at every level. Governor Wolf just declared Juneteenth a state holiday.
Time to make Juneteenth a federal holiday!
Original Juneteenth order found in the National Archives:
Some ways to help others:
And some ways to help yourself. We need you alive and doing okay!
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If you are interested to watch the proceedings live today, you can view them here:
मथुरा की खुशबू, गोकुल की बहार,
वृंदावन की सुगंध, बरसाने की फुहार,
राधा की उम्मीद, कान्हा का प्यार,
मुबारक हो आपको होली का त्योहार।
Communicating with others about your experiences is important for you, and for others to hear!
Sometimes expressing experience in music is a good way to keep personal and group history alive:
And sometimes, sharing special foods is the best communication tradition: (recipe at link)
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Words from New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood:
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A day to honor and work towards enacting the aspirations of our society: equality for all and freedom from tyranny and oppression.
The Difference Between Patriotism and Nationalism
Juneteenth celebrates the hard-won return of freedom that should never have been stolen in the first place.
Read the basics of Juneteenth, a little more in-depth here, or see the animated musical version Schoolhouse-Rock style by The Roots:
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