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Old 06-15-2013, 07:05 PM
 
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Since "the largest newspaper of the 4th largest city in the United States" has this story so hidden in their webpage that I completely missed it
I thought I would go ahead and say "Happy Juneteenth" to everybody in Houston and share a little bit about this amazing celebration that I didn't know existed until I came to South Texas.

Residents remember history's lessons on Juneteenth - Houston Chronicle - June 15, 2013



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Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.

Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long over due. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. Sensitized to the conditions and experiences of others, only then can we make significant and lasting improvements in our society.
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Old 06-15-2013, 07:50 PM
 
Location: Fort Bend County, TX/USA/Mississauga, ON/Canada
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Isn't Juneteenth, June 19th???
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Old 06-15-2013, 07:56 PM
 
Location: Houston, Texas
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Since "the largest newspaper of the 4th largest city in the United States" has this story so hidden in their webpage that I completely missed it
I thought I would go ahead and say "Happy Juneteenth" to everybody in Houston and share a little bit about this amazing celebration that I didn't know existed until I came to South Texas.

Residents remember history's lessons on Juneteenth - Houston Chronicle - June 15, 2013



Juneteenth World Wide Celebration
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June 19th is four days away, The Chronicle isn't hiding the story.

It's a pretty darn liberal paper, they'll cover it.

Growing up in Houston I didn't hear anything about this (the name "Juneteenth" & the parades/celebrations) until high school or college. That's weird.
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Old 06-15-2013, 08:31 PM
 
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Why are people in Galveston, Houston and San Antonio celebrating it today (I'm a little confused)
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Old 06-15-2013, 09:11 PM
 
Location: Houston(Screwston),TX
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Why are people in Galveston, Houston and San Antonio celebrating it today (I'm a little confused)
Cause the actual day is on the 19th which is tuesday a weekday. You can do more celebrations and parades on the weekend leading up to the actual day. And I just love how the article dresses up the origins of Juneteenth. So PC, it should read Juneteenth the day the slaves(my ancestors)found out later then any other state in the union that were now free. The Texas slave masters wanted to milk chattle slavery as long as possible.

And it's kind of sad how the Texas public school system don't put enough emphasis on this historic day. Luckily in my hometown most ppl,well black ppl celebrated Juneteenth.
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Old 06-15-2013, 11:12 PM
 
Location: Sugar Land, TX
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Cause the actual day is on the 19th which is tuesday a weekday. You can do more celebrations and parades on the weekend leading up to the actual day. And I just love how the article dresses up the origins of Juneteenth. So PC, it should read Juneteenth the day the slaves(my ancestors)found out later then any other state in the union that were now free. The Texas slave masters wanted to milk chattle slavery as long as possible.

And it's kind of sad how the Texas public school system don't put enough emphasis on this historic day. Luckily in my hometown most ppl,well black ppl celebrated Juneteenth.
I have been in Houston 4 years & this year my first grader son is the one who told me about the day. He leant of it from his elementary school (public)
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Old 06-16-2013, 06:14 AM
 
Location: Houston(Screwston),TX
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I have been in Houston 4 years & this year my first grader son is the one who told me about the day. He leant of it from his elementary school (public)
So are you saying you had no idea of this day till your 1st grade son informed you of the day?
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Old 06-16-2013, 11:56 AM
 
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So are you saying you had no idea of this day till your 1st grade son informed you of the day?
I've never heard of it until I moved to Texas.
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Old 06-16-2013, 12:18 PM
 
Location: Houston, Tx
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Isn't Juneteenth, June 19th???

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Old 06-16-2013, 02:08 PM
 
Location: Westbury
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it is a specifically texas thing that is why if you arent from texas you never heard about it


id venture to say most whites from wouldnt know of it either whether they were born in texas or not. it wasnt till i was working in an office where most other workers were black did i found out what it was. if little kids are hearing about it i'd guess their teacher is black or hispanic or they have black kids in their class. that's my guess. not saying that is right. i sure never learned about it in school

the state does consider it a skeleton crew day for state employees so they do recognize it in some way
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