Everything I’ve read and learned about Juneteenth has either angered, offended or saddened me. This was the first story which imbued the sense of resilience, dignity and courage which proudly proclaimed that this injustice hasn’t been forgotten. Instead it’s a newly released chapter in history still being written . Thank you for the reminder.
Because when the truth is late, our memory must be early. And long. And lasting
Everything I’ve read and learned about Juneteenth has either angered, offended or saddened me. This was the first story which imbued the sense of resilience, dignity and courage which proudly proclaimed that this injustice hasn’t been forgotten. Instead it’s a newly released chapter in history still being written . Thank you for the reminder.
Juneteenth truth: https://www.prageru.com/video/the-inconvenient-truth-about-juneteenth
Consider reading "On Juneteenth" by Annette Gordon-Reed for an accurate history.