Juneteenth, a combination of June and 19th, is a time to celebrate, gather, and reflect on the past and look to the future.
For those who may not know, Juneteenth – also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day – is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved (approximately 250,000) in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is now celebrated annually on June 19 throughout the United States. It is commemorated on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865, announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas. The unfortunate part about this is the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued more than two and a half years earlier on January 1, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln (this meant that the Proclamation only applied to states that had seceded from the United States, leaving slavery intact in border states and Southern states under Northern control).
January 1st was also a celebration for many African American churches. On the night of December 31, 1862, enslaved and free African Americans gathered, many in secret, to ring in the new year and await news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect, which coined the term, Watch Night Service.
This year, BWWE would like to commemorate Juneteenth in a variety of ways, virtually and in person.
*Saturday, June 19, 12 Noon -1 Join us as we speak with Black Widow author, Leslie Gray Streeter.
Click here for more details: https://www.blackwomenwidowsempowered.com/.../juneteenth...
*Saturday, June 19, Click here to join our virtual meetup as we convene at Carolina Mae’s Soul Food Kitchen and Bar in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Click here to learn more details: https://www.meetup.com/Charlotte-Black-Women-Widows.../
(We’re also seeking nationwide participation for anyone interested in celebrating in their own space by playing Black History Bingo!)
As our gift to you, we are offering you a FREE Black History Bingo game for your enjoyment on this historical day. If you participate, please use either one of these hashtags #BWWE619 or #BWWE619GAMENIGHT.
This gift will be offered for a limited time only!
Download below for your free Black History Bingo Game & instructions
*Sunday, June 20 (Closeout activity), Juneteenth and the Black woman widow with guest speaker, Azurae Johnson Redmond, Founder of Young, Black & Widowed
Click here for more details: https://www.blackwomenwidowsempowered.com/.../juneteenth...
We are excited to present these events for your enjoyment during this special date in history.
Happy Juneteenth!
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