JUNETEENTH

Guest Blogger:
Carlessia A. Hussein, RN, BS, MS, Dr.PH
Member of MHRI Board of Directors

June 19 commemorates the day that slaves in Texas learned in 1865 that they were free.  This was two years after the actual signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, that freed the slaves.  Slave owners in the south and elsewhere around the nation kept this information about freedom from the slaves.  In many ways, institutional and structural racism prevents or limits full implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation to this VERY DAY.

It is important, that all Americans, immigrants and visitors learn the true story of slavery, its continuation and the Proclamation signed to end it. Knowledge is power, each of us must RELEARN the facts and act on the platforms on which we work, live and play to fully free the descendants of the slaves.  Our nation's destiny is dependent on our actions. 

The link below shares the story the ’Tulsa Riot’ in 1921, where White citizens burned and destroyed a prosperous Black town.  It is one of many examples where the Emancipation Proclamation is rejected and local Whites punished Blacks for their hard work.  For the NEW LEARNER  on this subject, there are many instances where Black communities were destroyed by Whites.   

Please join me in this re-education and share with others who want to learn.

Dr. Carlessia A. Hussein  -   June 19  -  ‘Juneteenth'

 
 


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