Tag Archives: Happy Juneteenth

Happy Juneteenth!

Posted on June 19, 2023 by rikyrah

Happy Juneteenth! “None of us are free until we're all free.” – Ms. Opal Lee #Juneteenth is a celebration of this shared freedom. Let's honor this day together. #healamerica #communityhealing #blackhistory@therealopallee @antongspeaks pic.twitter.com/VfdANz1hMm — Heal America (@joinhealamerica) June 15, 2023 … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on June 18, 2022 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Happy Pride Month! Happy Juneteenth! Happy Father’s Day! If you ask who started Pride, people will probably mention someone white but thats … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Juneteenth Is Now A National Holiday

Posted on June 18, 2021 by rikyrah

I didn’t learn about Juneteenth in school. It was an Elder in the church, who grew up in Texas, that taught me about Juneteenth as a child. You will not disrespect nor denigrate the work of activists of many years. … Continue reading →

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