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catbyte

(34,393 posts)
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 02:58 PM Jun 2020

On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, TX,

the last enslaved African Americans were finally given notice of their freedom. 155 years later, we're still on the long road to equality, equity, and fairness for all.

We can't rest until the promise of this nation is fulfilled. #Juneteenth


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On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, TX, (Original Post) catbyte Jun 2020 OP
Strong Message of Impowerment Stallion Jun 2020 #1
I love the positive inspiration calling for change lunatica Jun 2020 #2
I have to confess until Trump doc03 Jun 2020 #3
Big K&R. nt tblue37 Jun 2020 #4

Stallion

(6,474 posts)
1. Strong Message of Impowerment
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 03:04 PM
Jun 2020

well done-it speaks to me because I love history

(but apparently they haven't heard that trump is the best thing that ever happened to 'the blacks&quot

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
2. I love the positive inspiration calling for change
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 03:11 PM
Jun 2020

This add tells us we CAN do. My answer is YES! LET’S DO IT! I want to join forces with everyone who believes in absolute, guaranteed systemic equality.

I’ve been a Progressive all my life and I’ve waited for this to happen. I’m in!

doc03

(35,341 posts)
3. I have to confess until Trump
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 03:18 PM
Jun 2020

wanted to hold a rally on Juneteenth I had no idea
of the significance of that date. So Trump actually told the truth for once,

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