Our team honors and celebrates Juneteenth today, an important date in American history as it marked the end of slavery in the United States following the Civil War. We are grateful to have learned more about Juneteenth thanks to this special series from NPR. https://lnkd.in/g_Hujyp
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Today, we join the nation in honoring and remembering the 2,977 lives that were lost on September 11, 2001. Learn more about the events of this significant day in American history: https://lnkd.in/ex-ximi
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On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Emancipation Proclamation, proclaiming the end of chattel slavery in the United States. In practice, however, slavery continued to be practiced throughout the Confederacy as the American Civil War waged on. Actual emancipation largely relied on the advance of the Union Army to enforce the proclamation. Over two years later, Union Army General Gordon Granger and his troops advanced on Texas, the last stronghold of institutional slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865, General Granger issued General Order No. 3, informing the people of Texas that all slaves were to be immediately set free. The enforcement of this order officially marked the end of slavery in the United States, and this event is commemorated by the holiday Juneteenth. Today, 157 years later, we celebrate Juneteenth as a defining moment in American History. While it marks the end of slavery in the United States, Black Americans still face systemic discrimination, racism, and injustice in many aspects of daily life. Juneteenth reminds us of the urgent need for justice and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. JLD is proud to celebrate Juneteenth and to continue to promote these ideals in our practice. #Juneteenth #AmericanHistory #FreedomDay #BlackHistory #CelebrateFreedom #JusticeForAll #JLDProud #CommemorateJuneteenth #JLDCostConsulting
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Our upcoming lecture will interpret the "First Emancipation," when thousands of people of African heritage secured freedom by the end of the 18th century. They would establish many of America's earliest free communities of color, which became the stomping grounds of free African American religious, educational, civic, and, most notably, political expression well before most African-heritage people obtained emancipation after the Civil War. https://lnkd.in/gJihnVfG
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Here's a few samples of the incredible advancements created by people of Jewish heritage: 1. Turning algae into Heart Tissue; 2. Reviving Biblical Wine; 3. Drip Irrigation Technology; 4. Flying Peacefully with Nature i.e. There are over 500 million birds that migrate through Israel each year, but this is no longer an issue for the Israeli Air Force. "The researcher mapped the precise migration routes, heights and arrival dates of the birds for the first time ever, using radar, a motorized glider, drones and a network of birdwatchers, and made possible the planning of alternate air routes."; 5. Sniff Phone: Mobile Disease Diagnostics; "The system is a pipeline technology that promises a rapid and noninvasive diagnostic tool for cancer and other diseases."; 6. Creating the healthiest (and most delicious) tomato varieties. 7. Genetic Engineering; 8. Google, The very search engine you used to arrive at this article was created by two Jewish colleagues. Just to name a few. #Israel
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the achievements and enduring legacy of Jewish Americans and honor the Jewish community’s resilience, cultural richness and significant impact on the fabric of American life.
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July 4th is a day of national pride and celebration, reflecting on the historical significance and enduring values of the United States. 1. **Historical Importance**: It marks the formal separation of the colonies from Great Britain and the beginning of a new nation based on principles of freedom and democracy. 2. **Patriotic Celebrations**: Americans celebrate with various activities such as fireworks, parades, barbecues, concerts, and family gatherings, showcasing national pride and patriotism. 3. **Reflection of Values**: The day serves as a reminder of the country's founding principles, including liberty, equality, and the pursuit of happiness, as outlined in the Declaration of Independence.
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“The history of slavery is the history of the United States. It was not peripheral to our founding; it was central to it. It is not irrelevant to our contemporary society; it created it. This history is in our soil, it is in our policies, and it must, too, be in our memories.” —Clint Smith The Transatlantic Slave Trade was the largest long distance forced movement of people in human history. From the late 1500s to mid 1800s, enslavers forced Africans from their home countries to the Americas to work in forced labor camps under unthinkably harsh conditions. The lives, identities, families, traditions, and more were stolen from enslaved people. The devastation of chattel slavery has persisted across centuries and its legacy is alive and well in our society. On this day, we take the time to remember, mourn, and heal from the trauma caused by the Transatlantic Slave Trade in the United States and around the world. We recognize its impacts on our shared history, this country, and countless generations of Black people and Black families. As we move forward together, Sankofa Impact carries this history in our work towards a future of collective liberation. . . . #SankofaImpact #Seattle #RemembranceoftheSlaveTrade #Healing #CollectiveLiberation #History
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May is National Jewish American Heritage Month. According to the American Jewish Committee "Since 2007, Presidents Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden have all issued proclamations for Jewish American Heritage Month, which celebrate Jewish Americans and encourage all Americans to learn more about Jewish heritage and contributions to the United States Over the past 370 years, Jewish Americans have given to their communities and this nation as loyal and patriotic citizens, always grateful for the safe harbor that America provided for them. Jewish Americans have served in government and the military, have won Nobel prizes, headed universities and corporations, advanced medicine, created and performed in enduring works of performing and visual art, written great American novels, and become emblems of justice as members of the Supreme Court, and so much more. Perhaps most importantly, American Jews have always pushed America to live up to its promise as a nation that upholds freedom and justice for all. This month, we hope you will join us in celebrating the many contributions of Jewish Americans in the last 370 years and that you will learn more about the history, culture, accomplishments, and diversity of the American Jewish community." #nationaljewishheritagemonth #culturaleducation
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The rich history of Black women in American military history since the Revolutionary War is too extensive to be summarized, but in honor of Black History Month, let’s take a moment to appreciate some historical highlights: https://hubs.ly/Q02k4q_g0 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory
Celebrating Black Women Who Helped Shape the Military | SpouseLink
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Juneteenth is a momentous day in American history that marks the end of slavery and celebrates the freedom for all. Today, we come together to honor this significant holiday and reflect on the progress we have made as a nation. To learn more about Juneteenth and its significance in American history, please take a moment to click on the link: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF
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🇺🇸⚔️ Remembering the American Civil War: Honoring Sacrifice and Struggle ⚔️🇺🇸 The American Civil War, a defining chapter in the history of the United States, was a period of profound conflict and transformation. Lasting from 1861 to 1865, this bloody and divisive conflict pitted the Northern states, known as the Union, against the Southern states, known as the Confederacy, over issues of slavery, states' rights, and the future of the nation. Despite the immense human cost and the deep scars left by the war, it ultimately paved the way for profound social and political change. The abolition of slavery, the preservation of the Union, and the expansion of civil rights for all Americans are among its enduring legacies. As we reflect on the American Civil War, let us honor the courage and resilience of those who fought and died on both sides. Let us also reaffirm our commitment to building a more just, inclusive, and united nation, where the lessons of the past guide us toward a brighter future. #AmericanCivilWar #RememberingThePast #BuildingABetterFuture 🇺🇸⚔️ https://bit.ly/3T1ZuCk
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