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Like many celebrations of our ancestors, there has been a modern revival of this event called Juneteenth. On June 19th, 1865 the slaves in Texas finally heard the news that they were free from their chains. This occurred years after Abraham Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863. Juneteenth celebrations today are a reality, a reminder and a time for remembrance. --Lilith Dorsey, #Voodoo Universe #Juneteenth #slavery #Emancipation
Posted on: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:02:19 +0000

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