Saturday, June 19, 2010

juneteenth


juneteenth

The festival celebrating Juneteenth 19/06/1865, when federal troops arrived in Texas, the emancipation of the slaves who have already entered into force in 1863 to enforce.It must be acknowledged as the day the last American slaves learned of their freedom."(Juneteenth) is a day of celebration and hope for the future," said Dass.Dass whose pen name of understanding the Supreme, has written several books on subjects ranging from self delegation to the global impact of hip-hop culture.He also runs his own rent.

The three-day festival offers a full schedule, including a chess tournament, gospel concerts and health fairs.Preparation for the celebration began in late December this year, "said Davida Haywood, a member of the planning committee.Sellers had to full effect yesterday, Hawking sunglasses, tie-dyed shirts and herbal teas under the cover of the tents.Juneteenth is a organization called Juneteenth.us campaign that the public in all fifty states across the nation. In early 2009, the State of Wisconsin became the 32th state to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday. The end of 2009, Mississippi became the 36th state to recognize Juneteenth. The site provides information about, and plans to take a national holiday.


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