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It's Juneteenth, Spoutible! Time for a *CRT* lesson. Keep reading if you want to be a modern-day rebel for justice because 35 states in the USA are working on laws to make Black History discussions like this one ILLEGAL.
KEEP READING AT YOUR OWN RISK! Ha!
KEEP READING AT YOUR OWN RISK! Ha!
05:50 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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Most Americans learn in school that Black enslaved people of America were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation.
That's not true.
Honest Abe (Lincoln) Executive Order only freed slaves in the states fighting against the federal body of states in the Civil War.
It went into effect Jan.1, 1863.
That's not true.
Honest Abe (Lincoln) Executive Order only freed slaves in the states fighting against the federal body of states in the Civil War.
It went into effect Jan.1, 1863.
05:55 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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How did slaves find out about the Emancipation Proclamation? By word of mouth.
Many slaves in all USA states were unable to read. Free & educated Blacks helped pass the word along by reading the document to other Blacks.
Hampton University. was the site for one of those public readings.
Many slaves in all USA states were unable to read. Free & educated Blacks helped pass the word along by reading the document to other Blacks.
Hampton University. was the site for one of those public readings.
latimes.com
For 156 years, a mighty oak in Virginia has stood as a symbol of freedom across the nation - Los Angeles Times
The Emancipation Oak tree has stood in Hampton, Va. for hundreds of years. The site is where enslaved people in Southeastern Virginia learned of their freedom in 1863 as the Emancipation Proclamation was read, and it's receiving more attention than ever.
06:05 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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MAGA folks pt out that the Dems of Lincoln's Day opposed the Emancipation Proclamation, therefore modern-day Dems are "racists".
It's true that Dems of 1862 opposed Lincoln's resolution. They then switched parties to Republican with the 1970s Dixiecrat Movement.. Today's Dema aren't "racists".
It's true that Dems of 1862 opposed Lincoln's resolution. They then switched parties to Republican with the 1970s Dixiecrat Movement.. Today's Dema aren't "racists".
06:16 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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It's also important to know that Honest Abe wasn't exactly completely honest about his plans for Black slave liberation in the USA.
Lincoln wanted to liberate Blacks by putting them on ships back to Africa. He changed his mind when looking at the situation militarily. The Union needed soldiers.
Lincoln wanted to liberate Blacks by putting them on ships back to Africa. He changed his mind when looking at the situation militarily. The Union needed soldiers.
loc.gov
African-American Soldiers During the Civil War | Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877 | U.S. ..
In 1862, President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation opened the door for African Americans to enlist in the Union Army. Although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.
06:21 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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It's also important to know that before the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, REPARATIONS were paid to some Americans.
Reparations for who, you ask?
Slave-owning families across the USA who no longer would have "laborers" to keep the US economy going.
Reparations for who, you ask?
Slave-owning families across the USA who no longer would have "laborers" to keep the US economy going.
06:33 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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The combination of enslaved people's freedom being passed along by word of mouth, only some states freeing slaves, and the desire by many US political leaders to not "hurt* the USA economy built in slavery...AND an ongoing war...that left many slaves in the dark about their freediom.
06:41 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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One group of American enslaved people who didn't get the word that they were free lived in Galveston, Texas.
The Texas slaves learned they were free on June 19, 1865. This was over 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect.
The Texas slaves learned they were free on June 19, 1865. This was over 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect.
06:49 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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Governor Greg Abbott often echoes Ron DeSantis's claim that "Black history makes white people feel bad about themselves."
Well, White Texans in Galveston should feel bad. They illegally kept 250K people enslaved when they were unknowingly free.
Well, White Texans in Galveston should feel bad. They illegally kept 250K people enslaved when they were unknowingly free.
nmaahc.si.edu
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture
Juneteenth is an often overlooked event in our nation’s history. On June 19, 1865, Union troops freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
06:56 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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How did former enslaved Black Americans in Texascelebrate Juneteenth or Emancipation Day?
They had SEVEN days of revelry, parades, & church meetings.
Theccelebration traveled across America & was formally organized as ONE single celebration day in 1991.
They had SEVEN days of revelry, parades, & church meetings.
Theccelebration traveled across America & was formally organized as ONE single celebration day in 1991.
nmaahc.si.edu
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture
Juneteenth is an often overlooked event in our nation’s history. On June 19, 1865, Union troops freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
07:05 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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So if you've read this far & are wondering "how is this a CRT lesson?", here's the deal.
CRT (critical race theory) involves examining US law to understand their lingering detrimental impacts on Black Americans.
US law freed Blacks in 1863. Texas broke the aw against Black Texans until 1865.
CRT (critical race theory) involves examining US law to understand their lingering detrimental impacts on Black Americans.
US law freed Blacks in 1863. Texas broke the aw against Black Texans until 1865.
07:14 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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Here's a double bonus for those who read my complete thread.
There's still a problem with US law associated with the freeing of Black slaves. The 13th Amendment that ratified Black Americans as free citizens of the USA has a catch.
Blacks are free ONLY IF NOT IMPRISONED.
There's still a problem with US law associated with the freeing of Black slaves. The 13th Amendment that ratified Black Americans as free citizens of the USA has a catch.
Blacks are free ONLY IF NOT IMPRISONED.
07:18 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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There are 3 US Congresspeople trying to get the rest of Congress to remove this enslavement clause from the 13th Amendment.
Please ask your Congress representatives to support this effort.
Please ask your Congress representatives to support this effort.
cnn.com
Ahead of Juneteenth, congressional lawmakers again seek to remove exception for slavery from US Constitution | CNN Politics
A group of Democratic lawmakers has reintroduced a joint resolution to negate a clause in the 13th Amendment of the Constitution that permits slavery or involuntary servitude “as a punishment for crime.”
07:23 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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That's the end of this subversive CRT thread.
I encourage you to head out to your nearest Juneteenth celebration and share this part of our nation's history you now know.
I encourage you to head out to your nearest Juneteenth celebration and share this part of our nation's history you now know.
07:26 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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Finally, here's my Juneteenth Day #SpoutingClassics contribution by Jimi Hendrix.
is Jimi singing about Juneteenth. Nope. He isn't.
I just think this is one pretty darn cool song for a Black celebration day like today.
Enjoy!
#Spoutible
is Jimi singing about Juneteenth. Nope. He isn't.
I just think this is one pretty darn cool song for a Black celebration day like today.
Enjoy!
#Spoutible
Jimi Hendrix - Hear My Train A Comin' (Lyric Video) - YouTube
Click to subscribe: http://smarturl.it/SubscribeJHVevo?IQid=ytd.jh.HMTCLVListen to Jimi Hendrix on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/JimiHSpotify?IQid=ytd.jh.HMTCL...
07:38 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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In response to Cynthia Williams.
This is the most enlightening piece I've read on Juneteenth all day, and I've been fortunate enough to spend the day reading. Thank you for your passion and investment of time, Cynthia! I will share with other platforms.
08:31 PM - Jun 19, 2023
In response to Cynthia Williams.
Thank you for this entire thread and the work you put into it.
03:19 PM - Jun 19, 2023
In response to Cynthia Williams.
Excellent. I like the choice of Jimi. It is a very good choice. Thank you.
01:32 PM - Jun 19, 2023
In response to Cynthia Williams.
Thank you for this. Until I had moved to TX in 2000, I’d never heard of Juneteenth at all. #TheMoreYouKnow
01:24 PM - Jun 19, 2023
In response to Cynthia Williams.
I saw you had replied to my spout, but every time I click on it it takes me to the "This spout is not available" page, so I just wanted to let you know that's why I haven't replied to it - Spoutible is acting funny for me this morning
12:07 PM - Jun 19, 2023
In response to Cynthia Williams.
An amazing presentation. Thank you for taking the time to do this. My sons are biracial and I am going to share this with them. 💜♾️
12:00 PM - Jun 19, 2023
In response to Cynthia Williams.
This is a fantastic thread, very well done. Thank you!
11:19 AM - Jun 19, 2023
In response to Cynthia Williams.
Thank you for this excellent educational thread. There is so much that must still be learned. I also bookmarked the thread so I can learn even more from the articles.
10:58 AM - Jun 19, 2023
In response to Cynthia Williams.
I did not know some of this, thank you very much for the education!
10:48 AM - Jun 19, 2023
In response to Cynthia Williams.
TY! This is fabulous, and while I knew some of it, this added details and context. Bookmarking so I can read the articles when I get back to my laptop.
10:44 AM - Jun 19, 2023
In response to Cynthia Williams.
This is a great thread! Thank you @BLACKSTEMUSA for putting it together!
10:40 AM - Jun 19, 2023
In response to Cynthia Williams.
Makes me want to skip work and play my records, headphones and all. Jimmy made a guitar talk.
08:53 AM - Jun 19, 2023
