One day, we will not grow old. Sickness and death will not be a memory. God Yahuah said 'I am making all things new. Mark these words, as they are faithful and true" Rev 21:5
Juneteenth has long been treated as a holiday in Texas. I remember celebrating when I was a kid in the late 1960's. Anytime we speak of Juneteenth and Texas politics I always remind people of the following:
On July 4, 1867, the Republican Party of Texas was formed in Houston, Texas. Primarily formed by former slaves who found out on Juneteenth they were FREE. Of those attending the first convention in Houston were 150 black Texans and 20 white or Hispanics. Yes, it was NINETY percent blacks in attendance.
In March 1868 the Ku Klux Klan made its first appearance in Texas. By May 1868 the KKK began attacking and murdering freed slaves and white Republicans in Texas. Blacks who agreed to join the Democrat Party were offered sanctuary by the KKK.
In September of 1862, President Lincoln discussed the emancipation of slaves. He stated that any Confederate State that would return to the Union by January 1863, would be ALLOWED to KEEP their slaves.
By January 1863 no Confederate States had left the Confederacy. President Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation, which ONLY freed the slaves in the South, and specifically DID NOT free the Northern slaves.
Hey Wallace, thanks for checking in. You are right about that history. They have to add their boogy man to keep Blacks in fear of elevating. It's totally a celebration for the Texas folk. I think DEMs are using it as a reminder of slavery.
Great point! I have to agree. I was dumbfounded when Biden made it a Federal holiday. I think it was vote pandering. It is and should be recognized in Texas.
Angie, I had always been taught in school that Lincoln was the Great Emancipator and the Black population has always revered him as such. What many don't realize is that while his motives may have been good, some of his actions were politically motivated. He also was not initially an abolitionist until later in the war when he began to see the evils of slavery. Lincoln was human and therefore not a perfect person.
Yes, definitely. During the Civil Rights era, it was not uncommon for Black families to have JFK's photo hanging on the wall, along with MLK and Jesus Christ.
OH NO! I am sorry to hear that. Please take it easy. I agree that getting older makes the walks in the part tougher, but you are strong. Sending positive and healing vibes your way.
Not as strong as I used to be. My body seems to be breaking down. To bad we have to get old, but I guess it’s better than the alternative 😊
One day, we will not grow old. Sickness and death will not be a memory. God Yahuah said 'I am making all things new. Mark these words, as they are faithful and true" Rev 21:5
Happy JUNETEENTH... DID YOU KNOW?
Juneteenth has long been treated as a holiday in Texas. I remember celebrating when I was a kid in the late 1960's. Anytime we speak of Juneteenth and Texas politics I always remind people of the following:
On July 4, 1867, the Republican Party of Texas was formed in Houston, Texas. Primarily formed by former slaves who found out on Juneteenth they were FREE. Of those attending the first convention in Houston were 150 black Texans and 20 white or Hispanics. Yes, it was NINETY percent blacks in attendance.
In March 1868 the Ku Klux Klan made its first appearance in Texas. By May 1868 the KKK began attacking and murdering freed slaves and white Republicans in Texas. Blacks who agreed to join the Democrat Party were offered sanctuary by the KKK.
In September of 1862, President Lincoln discussed the emancipation of slaves. He stated that any Confederate State that would return to the Union by January 1863, would be ALLOWED to KEEP their slaves.
By January 1863 no Confederate States had left the Confederacy. President Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation, which ONLY freed the slaves in the South, and specifically DID NOT free the Northern slaves.
Sources:
https://www.texasgop.org/overview-and-history/
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/ku-klux-klan
Hey Wallace, thanks for checking in. You are right about that history. They have to add their boogy man to keep Blacks in fear of elevating. It's totally a celebration for the Texas folk. I think DEMs are using it as a reminder of slavery.
Great point! I have to agree. I was dumbfounded when Biden made it a Federal holiday. I think it was vote pandering. It is and should be recognized in Texas.
Always great to hear from you Angie ❤️
Thank you Craig. I hope all is well and that you are enjoying the week!
Absolutely
Angie, I had always been taught in school that Lincoln was the Great Emancipator and the Black population has always revered him as such. What many don't realize is that while his motives may have been good, some of his actions were politically motivated. He also was not initially an abolitionist until later in the war when he began to see the evils of slavery. Lincoln was human and therefore not a perfect person.
Same can be said about John Kennedy.
Yes, definitely. During the Civil Rights era, it was not uncommon for Black families to have JFK's photo hanging on the wall, along with MLK and Jesus Christ.
Well it was good until yesterday afternoon. Did something to mess my back up and it hurts like crazy. Getting old is a bitch 😊
OH NO! I am sorry to hear that. Please take it easy. I agree that getting older makes the walks in the part tougher, but you are strong. Sending positive and healing vibes your way.