Today marks the 160th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. The last enslaved people were freed in Galveston, Texas in 1865, two full years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

#BlackLivesMatter #BlackIndependenceDay #CASenateDems

At VSAC we know that it’s vital to acknowledge the past, to recognize its lasting impact on the present, and to fight for a better future. We are committed to anti-racism and to fighting for a future that is equitable and just for all people.

#FreedomDay #BlackIndependenceDay #EndRacism

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#Juneteenth is the day that commemorates the end of #slavery in the United States. It is also known as #FreedomDay, #BlackIndependenceDay and #JubileeDay 🎉🇺🇸 #History #Celebration #Equality

#ProudBlue #Pinks

Today, we celebrate #JuneteenthDay. Please take a look at the video below as provided by Heather Cox Richardson @hcrichardson.bsky.social

#JubileeDay
#EmancipationDay
#FreedomDay
#BlackIndependenceDay

#Jeneteenth #AmericanHistory #FreedomDay #ADayToRemember
#JubileeDay #EmancipationDay #BlackIndependenceDay

Historically, we weren't free, but black folks still made moves on July 4 My response to the random Juneteenth history lesson I didn't ask for

Shamontiel wrote "Historically, we weren't free, but black folks still made moves on July 4 ~ My response to the random Juneteenth history lesson I didn't ask for"
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#fourthofjuly #independenceday #juneteenth #blackhistory #blackindependenceday