Today we celebrate Black Liberation
Today we celebrate Black Freedom
Today we celebrate Black People
We celebrate this day in honor of what happened on June 19th, 1865. When Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to deliver the news that the Civil War was over, and the last group of enslaved people was free. This signifies a major stepping stone in the journey for justice that we continue to embark upon today. Today is a day to reflect on all of the things Black people in this country have not only endured, but overcome. This is the day that a victory is won!
Today we celebrate Black Leaders
Today we celebrate Black Victory
Today we celebrate Black Joy
Today we acknowledge the leadership, the innovation, the courage, and the resiliency of our ancestors, and we celebrate the strides that they have made towards equality. As a people today, we take the baton to continue the marathon towards social justice. It is the responsibility of every single one of us to commit to equality and humanity, and to advocate for the liberty and justice of all people. We celebrate Black people today from the crowns on their heads to the soles on their feet.
Today we celebrate Black Skin
Today we celebrate Black Hair
Today we celebrate Black Love
This means actively being anti-racist and refusing to uphold systems and structures designed to oppress Black people. It means having difficult conversations, challenging racist, white supremacist ideals, and promoting equality for all people. This requires acknowledging a painful past and addressing the systemic oppression that it has ingrained into the roots of this country. This acknowledgment allows us to move forward in addressing the issues at hand and actively implementing and advocating for change. Today we recognize that micro-aggressions have a major impact, and we respect and honor Black people for all that has been endured and all that has been overcome. As our national anthem composed by Rosamond Johnson states, “Lift every voice and sing, til earth and heaven ring, ring with the harmonies of liberty.” “Facing the rising sun, of our new day begun, let us march on till victory is won.”
Today we celebrate Black Creativity
Today we celebrate Black Culture
Today we celebrate Black Lives
Today we celebrate Juneteenth
