Juneteenth
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Juneteenth

Holliday Inspiration.   Post by David Joel Miller.

“This meant that all the slaves were now free. The slaves in Texas where the last slaves to be set free, and the day when General Gordon Granger declared freedom is still celebrated as Juneteenth.”

― Captivating History, African American History: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the History of the United States

“Juneteenth Day celebrations (commemorating the day the last slaves in Texas learned they were free, two years after Emancipation)”

― Isabel Wilkerson, The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration

“Love does not require taking an uncritical stance toward the object of one’s affections. In truth, it often requires the opposite. We can’t be of real service to the hopes we have for places—and people, ourselves included—without a clear-eyed assessment of their (and our) strengths and weaknesses.”

― Annette Gordon-Reed, On Juneteenth

“The law might say I could go to a school or into a store. But it could not ensure that I would be welcome when I came to these places.”

― Annette Gordon-Reed, On Juneteenth

Wanted to share some inspirational quotes with you. Today seemed like a good time to do this. There are an estimated 100,000 words in the English language that are feelings related. Some emotions are pleasant, and some are unpleasant, but all feelings can provide useful information. I’ve also included some words related to strengths and values since the line between what we think and what we feel may vary from person to person. If any of these quotes strike a chord with you, please share them.

Look at these related posts for more on this topic and other feelings, strengths, and values.

Emotions and Feelings.                      Inspiration

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