Wind Down Wednesday - Why Juneteenth Matters: Education, Voting, and Community Unity

In today's episode, we're celebrating Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating when the last enslaved people in Texas finally learned they were free, years after the Emancipation Proclamation.  We have been told it was June 19, 1865 that the last slaves in America were told they were free. In 2021 it became a national holiday. However, it was the date that the last "Confederate slaves" were freed. Slaves in the Union states were not freed until the 14th amendment in December 1865. Slaves in the Indian territory were not freed until 1866.  I can't stress enough how important it is for us to celebrate and educate ourselves about our black history and heritage, not just on designated days like Juneteenth, but continuously. Our ancestors' stories, their struggles, and their triumphs should be woven into our daily lives, passed down from generation to generation. Can you imagine being one of those enslaved people in Texas, thinking you were still bound, while the rest of the country was already free? It's a sobering thought, and it highlights the importance of education and valuing our rights, like the right to vote – a right our ancestors didn't have. Tune in now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tM8Uco9sjoDwqgnuya85b?si=EWXKjy_fRGWeTVQo51XuaQ Remember, We're still feeling the ripples of that oppression, generations later. That's why it's so crucial for our community to prioritize education, to understand our history, and to break free from any lingering affect from over 365 years of slavery.  Tune in now and let’s celebrate Juneteenth together! Visit our website at cousinedscorner.com for more details. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @cousinedscorner. Have questions or want to reach out? Email me at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 762-333-2032.