JuneteenthCelebration,NYC--in 12 parts
June 13, 2008
“Today is Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday dates back to the last days of the civil war, when Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and slaves were free. The date was June 19,1865.
The news of freedom came to Galveston’s enslaved men and women more than two years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Some say slaveholders deliberately withheld the news to maintain the labor force on the plantations. Others say federal troops delayed the news and waited to enforce Lincoln’s order so slave owners could reap the benefits of one last cotton harvest….”
(From Democracy Now-2002)
~~This year, in NYC, the celebration which is 20 years old here,.
contains elements of both historical and religious significance.
Young and old come together to speak and spread the oral traditions ; conduct drumming and dancing celebrations; share traditions between young and aged; and honor the captured Africans who lay buried , without grave markers in the Atlantic Ocean..
It is a time of learning, sharing, hoping & remembrance.
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Featured in NYC Group—June 2008
JuneteenthCelebration,NYC--in 12 parts belongs to the following groups:
African-American Experience, New York City and Religious Art & Photography
Judith Oppenhe...
please add to NYC Group
Sassafras replied
Thank you, Judith, I will. Hope that you are enjoying a peaceful weekend.
Best,
Sassafras
Judith Oppenhe...
I like the story attached to this one – and I haven’t seen all of the others – are they all up?
Judith Oppenhe...
I think this one is fine. Its an important story and belongs in the group.
Sassafras replied
Hi Judith,Thank you ever so much for FEATURING this image
Judith Oppenhe...
I’ll be glad when it stops raining!
Sassafras replied
Hi ~ I do not believe that it will ever stop raining!!!
Though at the moment, I see a rare ray of sunshine. Whee…
Peaceful, dry day,
Sassi
tkrosevear
Truly an amazing series you’ve shared sassi, thanks so much ;) xoxox
Sassafras replied
And I thank you for your visit and your kind remarks. Have sat on this series for some time, but now seemed a fit time to post it.
Thank you for your support, TK. It is very much appreciated.
xoxo
Sassi
arteology
it is a special time to remember, and to reflect, and to know that history always and all ways repeats itself…..as plato argued, “do we learn? or do we recollect”........
Sassafras replied
Thank you, my brother Crow, for your insightful comment.
That is a question I’ve pondered over over…with no resolution.
I would hope that we could really learn it …for eternity so we can stop re-inventing that proverbial wheel.
Peace , my friend
Sassa
coppertrees
Fantastic series, enjoyed them all very much….
Sassafras replied
How good to see you, Coppertrees. How are you doing these days??? Will come to see you as soon as possible. Haven’t been on RB for a while , so I’ve lots of mail to answer.
So glad that you enjoyed this series. It is a special project to me.
Hugs,
Sassi
S McKoy
There were other slaves that were not freed under the Proclamation. Apparently slaves were owned by american indians. These slaves were not covered by the act.
It took additional negotiations between the government and the indian nations to free the slaves. I understand that in the end, the slaves freed by the indians were better off than their counterparts in the south. They were given certain rights and privileges not given to the southern former slaves. I believe this process took a couple of years to come about.
Sassafras replied
Thank you for your comments and your visit, Sarah.
~S
Ann E. Chapman
Congratulations on such a wonderful series my dear Sassa…...Well done.
Sassafras replied
I am pleased that you like it, Sensei.
xoxo
Sassa
Sassafras replied
Oh—and I thank you for making this one a FAVORITE.
xoxo
Sassi
Ann E. Chapman
Congrats on your feature in New York City…......
Sassafras replied
Thank you, again. for all the help you have given down through all the years. This feature is, in part, yours as well.
xoxo
Sassi
coppertrees
Doing good Sassi, good to see you back…
Sassafras replied
Hello Vickie~ It is good to see you again, also :))))).
Thank you, my friend.
Peace,
Sassi
RonnieGinnever
Very cool!
Sassafras replied
Hi Ronnie~ My welcome is late but nevertheless sincere. Welcome to the gallery and I thank you for your kind comment and for making this a Favorite. I haven’t been on RB for a bit so I’ve catch up to do but as soon as I can I’ll come and visit you. Until then, have a sweet weekend.
:)
Sassi