Posted on 10/16/2008 11:17:11 AM PDT by jasonmyos
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline)-A complaint was filed this week with Alaska Attorney General Talis Colberg over the governor's failure to make a required annual Juneteenth Proclamation.
The complaint was filed Wednesday by jazz musician Gregory Charles Royal, who claims state law required Gov. Sarah Palin to make the Juneteenth Proclamation in honor of the freeing of the last remaining slaves in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865.
(Excerpt) Read more at legalnewsline.com ...
My apologies over missing the “Juneteenth” celebration proclamation. I was so caught up in the details of our plans for “Hell Night” and “Kwanza” I plum forgot. Props to you for reminding me though...
Love,
Sarah
Reparations for every person who was a slave in the state of Alaska.
No harm no foul.
Oh, fer cryin’ out loud....
Wasn’t Alaska Russian Territory at the time?......
As I recall Juneteenth is a "celebration" of the slowness with which the emancipation and end of war news actually reached part of the country. So in honor the that, let the proclamation be late.
Until Obamugabe is inaugurated............
I'm sorry, Where is that on my calander?
Jeez, these people really should get a life.
OMG...Sarah made the original official proclamation for Juneteenth! I just read it the other day, will try to find it. This is getting ridiculous. What a bunch of PC whiners.
It’s right after the Twelfth of Never, silly..........
By all means, PLEASE make a big deal out of this. The average American is sick of the whiny minority and victim class in this country screaming “racism” at every perceived slight. “Joe Plumber” is going to slap the shi! out of Political Correctness in November!!!
Juneteenth, I knew I forgot something.
If 95% of a race votes for the same race candidate is that racism?
Juneteenth is an official annual holiday in many states. "Celebrated on June 19, it commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas."
Bet this is a big deal in Juneau. s/
Yo, dog! You axin' me??
I believe it was because Texas was last to get the news.
ENOUGH of this race baiting....this is NONSENSE.
http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/Sarah_Palin_Civil_Rights.htm
Recognize Juneteenth to celebrate the end of slavery
* WHEREAS, Juneteenth is an annual holiday commemorating the ending of slavery—the oldest celebration of its kind. Its roots go back to June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the war’s end and that all slaves were now free. That news took two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which had become official January 1, 1863.
* WHEREAS, today, Juneteenth is a day, a week, and in some areas, a month that is set aside to celebrate African American freedom.
* WHEREAS, in cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities, & religions are joining together to celebrate this extremely important historical event.
* NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sarah Palin, Governor of the state of Alaska, do hereby proclaim June 21, 2008, as Juneteenth Day in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to reflect on the importance of this celebration, and encourage citizens to take part in the events taking place in your communities.
Source: Alaska Governor’s Office: Proclamation, “Juneteenth” Jun 17, 2008
AND
Recognize Martin Luther King holiday
* WHEREAS, as we observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we remember the dream of a great man—an American hero—and his message of social change through nonviolence.
* WHEREAS, Dr. King dedicated his life to empowering people, no matter their circumstances, and challenged them to lift up their neighbors and communities. He broke down barriers within our society by encouraging Americans to look past their differences and refused to rest until our Nation fulfilled its pledge of liberty & justice for all.
* WHEREAS, Alaskans will join volunteers across the nation who will celebrate Dr. King’s life & teachings by converting the holiday into a day of service, dedicated to meeting community needs.
* WHEREAS, yet more work remains In the words of Dr. King, “We will not be satisfied until ‘justice rolls down like waters & righteousness like a mighty stream.’”
* NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gov. Sarah Palin, do hereby proclaim Jan. 21, 2008, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Alaska.
Source: Alaska Governor’s Office: Proclamation, “MLK Day” Jan 14, 2008
Recognize Juneteenth to celebrate the end of slavery WHEREAS, Juneteenth is an annual holiday commemorating the ending of slavery--the oldest celebration of its kind. Its roots go back to June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the war's end and that all slaves were now free. That news took two and a half years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which had become official January 1, 1863. WHEREAS, today, Juneteenth is a day, a week, and in some areas, a month that is set aside to celebrate African American freedom. WHEREAS, in cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities, & religions are joining together to celebrate this extremely important historical event. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sarah Palin, Governor of the state of Alaska, do hereby proclaim June 21, 2008, as Juneteenth Day in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to reflect on the importance of this celebration, and encourage citizens to take part in the events taking place in your communities. Source: Alaska Governor's Office: Proclamation, "Juneteenth" Jun 17, 2008
from....http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/Sarah_Palin_Civil_Rights.htm
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