Jun 10, 2020

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Juneteenth

It’s Time To Recognize

Juneteenth (June 19th), the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration, recognizes the demise of slavery in the United States.

July 4th celebrates the Independence of America, which was stolen from Native-Americans and built by African slaves.

Yes, the independence that was obtained by America is a great feat, but how America was built into the most…

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Juneteenth

It’s Time To Recognize

More from Destiny S. Harris

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Levels Of Discourse

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