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CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH - FREEDOM DAY

 

The celebrations that followed the reading of the proclamation by General Gordon Granger began a tradition that has lasted for over one hundred and fifty five years. General Granger read to the people of Texas, General Order Number 3 which began most significantly with: "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired laborer."

From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation and Freedom Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long over due. In cities across the country, people of all nationalities, races and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to positively influence our society and youth today. 

Today Juneteenth commemorates not only the freedom of African Americans, it also emphasizes on leadership, education and achievement. It is marked with celebrations, picnics, speeches, and family gatherings. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time to make significant and everlasting improvements in our country and beyond. I hope and pray that we all participate in celebrating this momentous freedom day worldwide.


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