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2023-06-19 15:38 UTC
From 1865 forward, Black Americans gathered in TX every year to honor and celebrate freedom. These celebrations evolved into what is known as Juneteenth, but were also 'Jubilee Day' and 'Emancipation Day.’ Black Americans were prohibited from using public spaces to celebrate, so they collected money to purchase land to carry on the tradition. Emancipation Park in Houston, TX was purchased in 1872 for $1,000.
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@Deglassco@mastodon.social 2023-06-19 15:40
Juneteenth became more than just a celebration of freedom. It became a way for families to reunite; a way for Black Americans to organize politically, economically and spiritually; a way to educate and inspire future generations to come; and a way to show their pride, strength, and resolve. 12/16 https://youtu.be/ATu_AljLvHI #BlackHistory #BlackMastodon #histodons #History #CivilWar #histodons #Juneteenth