Comments on: HAPPY JUNETEENTH! The History Behind The Holiday

By: Mr.BD

Mr.BD — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:19:35 +0000

Yes thank you for this DJ. That video is real informative.

By: Mr.BD

Mr.BD — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:18:29 +0000

In reply to Truthiz1. Truth I had not heard about this before. Cornyn wants to make it a holiday? That is big news. I hope he is being sincere and not just faking it for black votes.

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:17:04 +0000

You know the earth has shifted a bit in America when you have both Dems AND Repubs suddenly pushing to make Juneteenth a National holiday – 155 years AFTER the first “Juneteenth” in 1865.

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:52:26 +0000

And on a related note: “GOP senator to introduce bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday”

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said Thursday he will introduce legislation making Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the emancipation of formerly enslaved African Americans, a federal holiday.

The June 19 holiday is “an opportunity to reflect on our history, the mistakes we have made, but yet how far we’ve come in the fight for equality, and a reminder of just how far we still have to go,” Cornyn, who is up for reelection in November, said on the Senate floor on Thursday.

Juneteenth has its roots in Cornyn’s home state, where in 1865, Gen. Gordon Granger read the Emancipation Proclamation to former slaves, the final state where it was read after first being issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863.

Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Texas) has introduced corresponding federal legislation in the House. […] – The Hill, June 18, 2020

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:30:23 +0000

Thank you DJ. That video is very informing. I really appreciate it…especially given the historic and unprecedented times we’re living in.

Btw- I’m proud to say that as of 2 days ago (Wed) my home state of Pennsylvania joined at least 40 other states in honoring today, “Juneteenth National Freedom Day” as a state holiday.

PAGov.:
This Friday is the first anniversary of Pennsylvania declaring June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Pennsylvania. Governor Wolf is encouraging Pennsylvanians to reflect on the importance of the state holiday and the continued need for a fair and just society.

“This Juneteenth, people across Pennsylvania and the world will celebrate this important day of independence,” said Governor Wolf. “This is a moment to honor African American history and reflect on how each of us can promote equality, liberty and justice for all people.”