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Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates freedom. It's a holiday for all. Whether Juneteenth is a holiday you grew up celebrating before it was declared a Federal holiday or the holiday is still new to you, this guide from 2023 offers up suggestions on ways to commemorate and celebrate the holiday. https://smpl.is/98l72

"It’s not just contentment or even a greater sense of aliveness, though Gay would say both are wonderful outcomes. He wants us to consider an even more profound possibility, that 'joy is an ember for wild and unboundaried solidarity.' And who knows what such communal care and witnessing can bring into our lives, and into our heartbroken world?" Read our book review of Ross Gay's "Inciting Joy" here: https://bit.ly/48gBYHp

#daretobedifferent #daretobeinclusive Meaning of Juneteenth Juneteenth symbolizes freedom and the end of slavery in the United States, representing a significant step toward equality and civil rights. It is a day to recognize the struggles and achievements of African Americans and to reflect on the ongoing fight for racial justice. How Juneteenth is Celebrated Juneteenth celebrations vary widely but often include the following activities: 1. Community Gatherings and Festivals: Many cities and towns host parades, festivals, and community gatherings featuring music, food, and cultural performances. 2. Educational Events: Lectures, panel discussions, and exhibitions are organized to educate people about the history and significance of Juneteenth and the broader African American experience. 3. Family Reunions: Families come together to celebrate and reflect on their heritage and history. 4. Prayer Services: Some communities hold prayer services and religious gatherings to honor the struggle and resilience of enslaved people. 5. Art and Performances: Poetry readings, plays, and art exhibitions celebrate African American culture and history. 6. Historical Reenactments: Reenactments of the announcement of emancipation in Galveston are performed to bring history to life. Modern Recognition✨ In recent years, Juneteenth has gained increased national attention, culminating in its designation as a federal holiday in the United States in June 2021. This recognition has encouraged more widespread celebrations and greater awareness of the holiday’s importance.⬤

Once these ignorance’s are addressed and eradicated, ASI will be able to get the aftereffects of slavery straightened out and the American slave culture under control. When ASI takes control of the American Slave Nation, Black Lives Matter, Urban League, NAACP, SCLC, NAN and other organizations are invited, encouraged and ‘instructed’ to join the American Slave Movement officially and profit under ASI’s guidance. Following ASI, they will be able to help their people properly without changing their company’s name, hierarchy status or functioning title. They won’t have to lower their pecking order positions, nor shuck their cultural rank. Joining ASI will allow Black Lives Matter, NAACP, SCLC, NAN and other organizations to keep functioning as they are without missing a beat. They won’t lose money: ASI’s inherited mission is to show them how to make money! www.Slaves-USA.com

Juneteenth Day is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the end of slavery in the country. Here are some key things to know about this holiday: *Name:* The name "Juneteenth" comes from "June" and "nineteenth," the day when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with troops to free enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865. *History:* President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, issued on January 1, 1863, freed slaves in Confederate states. But it wasn't until Granger's arrival in Texas that the proclamation was enforced in the state. *Celebrations:* Juneteenth is celebrated with parades, barbecues, music, and other festivities. It's also a day for prayer services, educational events, family gatherings, and picnics. *Recognition:* Juneteenth became a state holiday in Texas in 1979 and a federal holiday in 2021. It's now observed in all states except Hawaii, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. *Significance:* Juneteenth is considered the longest-running African American holiday and a celebration of freedom, unity, and the end of slavery in the United States. #Juneteenth

I recently came across this article by Carey Nieuwhof discussing this rising trend of “cover band” models of church leadership. Carey mentions, as no surprise, that this has been a rising issue since the early 2000s, correlating with the rise of social media. I can’t say I am surprised—many churches try to imitate one another through music, teachings, service models, and more. This can be due to culture, pastors' fragile egos (we are all guilty of this), and the simple need to feel like we belong. But how about creating a culture where we are about embodying and expressing our unique way of doing ministry in all its facets? A place that oozes authenticity and creates genuine connection. Read more on this here: https://lnkd.in/ec2mBr9E

https://lnkd.in/ekTvGrir In this post, we consider how the early church confronted the culture of their day.

This period in American Slave History signifies the beginning of the end of the journey that God Assigned to Dr. Martin Luther King. It is the proper time for black billionaires to wake up and lead their people properly. Human-bondage has taken its toll. To make progress, black billionaires must surrender to something greater than their individualism. Forward progress is symbolized by Dr. Norris Shelton surrendering to God's Will and staying the course. If he can convince black billionaires to join him and they learn how to stay the slavery-course together, spiritual matters will parallel economic matters with a clear understanding that they must work together for the common good of their people. There is no other way!. When the wall between spiritual misbelief and economic well-being is removed, American slaves will be able to see more of the economic battlefield that Dr. King was preaching about and be able to confront the illusory nature of reality. For the first time in American Slave History, black billionaires are being called to the forefront of the American Slave Nation to do their part leading the American Slave Movement. This calling involves dissolving hate, letting go of ignorance, acquiring intelligence and completing the learning cycle that will make them billionaires many times over. Rejecting ignorance and accepting the intelligence that Dr. Shelton is introducing is the only way for American slaves to be economically free. To Learn More Read: www.Slaves-USA.com

It is time for it. Read our paper to deepen on the issue and watch the video for a summary. https://lnkd.in/eSvtWrCg https://lnkd.in/eRtP7sF5

Juneteenth has been celebrated since June 19, 1865, to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States? After 156 years, it was officially declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. On this day, we celebrate freedom. Happy Freedom Day Happy Liberation Day Happy Emancipation Day Happy Black Independence Day Happy JUNETEENTH! — #juneteenth #unboundedgrowth #unboundedgrowthpodcast #freedom #blackexcellence #blackindependenceday