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deutsey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-12-09 01:27 PM
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Juneteenth Reminds Us of Victories Won
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Based on the tragic shooting in the nation’s capitol this week, it appears as though some people are still sadly fighting battles that were long ago (and deservedly) lost.

Such incidents make it all the more important for us to celebrate the victories that have been won against racism and intolerance. One way to do that is to observe Juneteenth (also called Freedom Day and Emancipation Day) next Friday, June 19.

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Xipe Totec Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-12-09 01:36 PM
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1. This is a great day
Thanks for spreading the word!

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