Juneteenth, the holiday symbolizing the abolition of slavery in the United States, is finally being taken for granted for so long. During the Civil War, the then president abraham lincoln On January 1, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, announcing the abolition of slavery. However, it wasn’t until June 19, 1865, that slavery was officially abolished across the country. June 19 officially designated as a federal holiday by the president Joe Biden As the years go by, more and more people recognize Juneteenth as one of America’s most important holidays.
For Juneteenth 2023, Hollywood and political stars shared inspiring tributes on social media to mark the holiday.see how Jennifer Hudson, barack and Michelle Obamaand so on, celebrated Juneteenth.
Jennifer Hudson
I took my kids and sons last week. @White House for the first-ever Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn. It’s so special to be able to share this historic moment with them.thank you president @Joe Biden and vice president @Kamala Harris for the invitation. we will… pic.twitter.com/6gDaHNiwJb
— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) June 19, 2023
Jennifer Hudson has a son Davidthe 13-year-old and her ‘boys’ attended the first Juneteens concert at the White House and she shared photos from the experience twitter. “It’s so special to be able to share this historic moment with them. President @JoeBiden and Vice President @KamalaHarris, thank you for the invitation. we will never forget it. Happy #Juneteenth everyone!” she wrote.
barack obama
On June 1st, we celebrate the anniversary of the belated release of enslaved blacks in Galveston, Texas. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times there is reason to hope and to continue building a nation that lives up to that expectation.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 19, 2023
Former President Barack Obama issued a federal holiday statement on June 19. “On June 1st, we mark the anniversary of the belated news of liberation reaching the enslaved blacks of Galveston, Texas,” he said. Said on Twitter. “This is a reminder that even in the darkest of times there is reason to hope, and there is reason to continue building a nation that follows the highest ideals.”
Michelle Obama
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, an opportunity to honor countless advocates, activists and change-makers and their efforts to build a more perfect coalition.
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 19, 2023
Former First Lady Michelle Obama also issued a statement: twitter About Juneteenth. “Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, an opportunity to honor countless advocates, activists and change makers and their efforts to build a more perfect coalition,” she said. Told. Michelle also included a link to voter registration ahead of the 2024 election.
Joe Biden
President Joe Biden is statement Since he became president, Juneteenth has gained more recognition. “Juneteenth, a federal holiday, is meant to breathe new life into the essence of America—to make everyone feel the power of progress we can make. It heralds a long, hard night, but it also promises a brighter morning.Congratulations Juneteenth, America,” he wrote.
Ricky Smiley
Happy #Juneteenth everyone! ! pic.twitter.com/M7retBbLj9
— Rickey Smiley (@RickeySmiley) June 19, 2023
Comedian Ricky Smiley posted a black power symbol on his Twitter account on June 19th. “Happy #Juneteenth Everyone!!” Ricky I have written.
Hillary Clinton
In Juneteenth, Hillary Clinton posted photograph With a picture of herself holding a young black child and a heartfelt message about the holiday. “Have a happy Juneteenth! Let’s keep working for justice and equality and an America where every child has the opportunity to live and live to the fullest of their God-given potential,” she said. wrote.
Tim Cook
In Juneteenth, we celebrate freedoms achieved, remember freedoms denied, and reflect on how far we still have to go to build a more just and equitable world.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 19, 2023
Apple CEO Tim Cook posted a message on his Twitter to celebrate the holiday. “In Juneteenth, we celebrate the freedoms achieved, remember the freedoms denied, and reflect on how far we still have to go to build a more just and equitable world,” he said. wrote.
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