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1/10: This #Juneteenth, we confront a horrific but essential part of American history:
The brutal exploitation of enslaved Africans, whose unpaid labor fueled the rise of the United States as an economic powerhouse. #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory
The brutal exploitation of enslaved Africans, whose unpaid labor fueled the rise of the United States as an economic powerhouse. #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory
2/10: From the early 1600s, millions of African people were forcibly brought to the U.S. and exploited for their labor.
They were the engine that powered America’s rise as an agrarian economy, particularly in the South. #slavery
They were the engine that powered America’s rise as an agrarian economy, particularly in the South. #slavery
3/10: Enslaved Africans were integral to lucrative industries such as tobacco, indigo, and rice in the 17th & 18th centuries.
However, it was the cotton industry in the 19th century that turned the U.S. into an economic colossus. #EconomicHistory
However, it was the cotton industry in the 19th century that turned the U.S. into an economic colossus. #EconomicHistory
Today is Juneteenth, emancipation day. Happy Jubilee Day to everyone! Happy Emancipation Day.
On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger came to Galveston, Texas with the news slavery has ended and the slaves were free.
#JUNETEENTH2020
#JuneteenthDay
On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger came to Galveston, Texas with the news slavery has ended and the slaves were free.
#JUNETEENTH2020
#JuneteenthDay
We celebrate this day as a community because it sparked one of the biggest changes to the lives of ALL Americans. Finally, black people across the Country were free. Though the changes were not immediate, and we still fight for equal rights, it was the first true beginning.
It led us to the right to vote, the right to a full education, and the right to marry who we love.
Today, we celebrate. This is a day of reflection, education and solidarity. We educate our children and show them why we have hope. Hope for unity.
#HappyJuneteenth
Today, we celebrate. This is a day of reflection, education and solidarity. We educate our children and show them why we have hope. Hope for unity.
#HappyJuneteenth
1/x On this Juneteeth day, I want to step back a moment and talk briefly about, not the day itself, but how close we came to that day never coming to pass when it did. #HappyJuneteenth #JUNETEENTH2020
2/x From 1850 to 1861, there were about 150 proposals for a 13th Amendment that would have made it unconstitutional to abolish slavery. In other words, while the post-war 13th Amendment abolished slavery, the pre-war versions would have done the opposite.
3/x That 150 number is not a typo. Those in favor of slavery tried really, really, really hard to write it more explicitly into the Constitution. The fact that they didn’t succeed was not for a lack of trying and they almost succeeded.
I wanted to start a thread to help support some of the Black companies I’ve worked with and some Black business that I think are really dope for Juneteenth. If you know any more let me know to add to the list. #HappyJuneteenth #SupportBlackOwnedBusinesses (Thread)
1. “Get Right Fragrance” I had to honor of becoming the face of this Black Owned business that is trying to change the landscape of the Men’s fragrance game by being more inclusive to their consumers. You can support here: getrightfragrance.com #SupportBlackBusinesses
2. @MarcMyStyle a dope photographer based out of Philadelphia that is changing the way Black people are being depicted with his “New Crown” series. He’s selling pictures to help support the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Follow him to support #SupportBlackBusinesses
Today, we celebrate the liberation of Black people in America. For those who don’t know the history, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that the last formerly enslaved people found out they were free. Learn more here: s.si.edu/2YNBo24
In this critical moment in our country, it is important to remember that freedom was not granted by any one person. It was a hard-fought battle, won through uprisings, revolts, and many sacrifices.
The fight for freedom wasn’t over and done with in 1865 -- freedom and justice for all is still being fought in the streets today.
