Black People : Juneteenth ... Now a Federal Holiday

...
:great:




Don't Treat Juneteenth As Another Day Off. Do This Instead



Reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth

Shemariah J. Arki, a professor of pan African studies at Kent State University, suggests spending some time reflecting on the following questions come Juneteenth:

  • How do you think Juneteenth and the celebration of Black pride evolved over time?


Brittany Wong

...
 
...
:great:




Juneteenth: 'We have to be fierce defenders of their joy' and other lessons from Black parenting



<p>As part of an hour-long special celebrating Juneteenth, a panel of parents share their perspectives on raising Black children in 2021, and discuss the importance of uplifting and celebrating Black fatherhood.</p>

...
 
...
:bowdown:

:great:




Biden got down on one knee to welcome the 94-year-old 'grandmother' of Juneteenth to the White House




:picture:
1624121932011.png
Opal Lee (2nd L), the activist known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, US Vice President Kamala Harris look on as US President Joe Biden gives a pen to US Congresswoman Barbara Lee (L) after signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. JIM WATSON/Getty Images

Eliza Relman


...
 
...
:great:




How To Teach Your Child About Juneteenth



For example, you can start by asking your child: “Have you ever heard the word ‘racism?’” or “Have you ever heard of Juneteenth?”

Catherine Pearson

...
 

Donate

Support destee.com, the oldest, most respectful, online black community in the world - PayPal or CashApp

Latest profile posts

HODEE wrote on Etophil's profile.
Welcome to Destee
@Etophil
Destee wrote on SleezyBigSlim's profile.
Hi @SleezyBigSlim ... Welcome Welcome Welcome ... :flowers: ... please make yourself at home ... :swings:
Back
Top