Happy Juneteenth!! 💚♥️🖤
Juneteenth is an annual celebration marking the end of chattel slavery in the United States. Here are **10 key facts** about this significant holiday:
1. **Emancipation Proclamation**: After the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, not all enslaved people immediately gained freedom. The Proclamation applied to states in rebellion against the United States but not border states.
2. **General Orders No. 3**: On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger announced General Orders No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, declaring all slaves free. Juneteenth commemorates this event.
3. **Advice to Freed People**: General Order No. 3 encouraged newly freed people to remain with their former owners and work for wages.
4. **The 'Scatter'**: Despite the advice, many former slaves left Texas in search of family members and opportunities in the postbellum United States.
5. **Various Names**: Juneteenth has been celebrated under different names, including Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Cel-Liberation Day.
6. **Emancipation Park**: Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas, was purchased by former slaves specifically for Juneteenth celebrations in 1872.
7. **Decline and Revival**: During the early 20th century, Juneteenth celebrations declined, but they have seen a resurgence in recent years.
Welcome to HUMP DAY! What are your plans for this phenomenal holiday on this good Wednesday? How’s everything going with you mentally? Venus and Mercury will enter Cancer at the same time. That's definitely a double-edged sword.
How has this week been for you thus far? I’ve been drained, so I’ve been silent with limited human interaction. Nothing is particularly wrong; I’m just over human stuff. As I maneuver through the day, I plan to continue to control my thoughts and actions. “No stinking thinking.” I’m burnt out on certain relationships and conversations, so I have to create the changes I desire.
You are capable of navigating through life's complexities with grace and resilience. Embrace the power of your mind and spirit, allowing yourself to set healthy boundaries and focus on what truly matters. By being mindful of your thoughts and actions, you create a positive and fulfilling environment for yourself. Trust in your ability to make the necessary changes, knowing that your well-being is a priority. You are strong, and your commitment to personal growth will guide you toward the peace and fulfillment you seek.
