Posted on 06/19/2025 12:39:51 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Emancipation Day may have run afoul of anti-woke sentiment.
Is Juneteenth being swallowed up – and swept away – by the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) movement? The nation’s newest federal holiday was meant to be a celebration of the end of slavery in America. It was never an LGBTQ holiday or general celebration of “marginalized communities.” Yet it seems some are trying to co-opt it – or culturally appropriate it, one might say – into the broader movement. As the tide of public and political opinion turns against DEI, however, will Juneteenth find itself washed away as well?
The Southern Poverty Law Center describes Juneteenth on its Learning for Justice website as a celebration of “marginalized communities’ resistance while underscoring a troubling truth: the historical perpetuation and ongoing exacerbation of racism and queerphobia in the United States.” That, however, is not a traditional interpretation of Juneteenth.
On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger read General Order No. 3 aloud to the people in Galveston, TX. It read, in part: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed more than two years earlier, this was the first time many in this area had heard about it. Texans began honoring Juneteenth the following year, and, little by little, the tradition migrated to other parts of the South.
In 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill declaring June 19 a federal holiday, but not everyone was in agreement. Some Republicans argued that it would cost too much for a historical event with which few were familiar. Then-Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) voted against the holiday, saying it would result in $1 billion in lost productivity.
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You’re seriously insinuating that people who think the word “Juneteenth” is stupid are RACIST? Hahahahaha
Here’s a list of other stupid portmanteaus-
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/30675/12-really-forced-portmanteaux-didnt-catch
Go back to DUh.
Portmanteau’s are illiterate gibberish?
Not necessarily.
They’re ignorant primarily.
People who think “Juneteenth” is a stupid word are ignorant? About what?
Portmanteaus.
In our small city south of Orlando, there was regularly scheduled pickup of garbage today. So much for “Juneteenth.”
You: Freepers are “ignorant” about portmanteaus.
I just gave you a link to one article about portmanteaus that are stupid (like “Juneteenth”). We aren’t ignorant about how they came up with the word. The word is just stupid.
Now run along. You won’t be getting any more dopamine triggers from me.
I just checked our solid waste disposal service and they were closed today. Midwest college town full of radical left wing extremists.
Words falling out of favor has zero to do with ignorant FReepers.
Enjoy the night.
“Then-Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) voted against the holiday, saying it would result in $1 billion in lost productivity.”
Keep Memorial day
Keep Independence day
Keep Veterans day
Possibly Keep Thanksgiving day
Every thing else cost billions too...
Religious holidays are in effect mercantile holidays. If individuals really want the day off, use vacation days. Retailers aren’t off on federal days. Why should govt employees have the freebies? And still get paid? That’s highway robbery!
“Juneteenth” sounds to my ear to be a completely illiterate rendering of a day
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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/06/happy-holiday-here-is-what-you-need-know/
No. “Juneteenth” is illiterate gibberish. Apparently, you like illiterate gibberish. Thats a “you problem”.
DoodleBob, thank you.
My good sir, we must be acquainted on that other platform but I am at complete loss to identify you.
Cheers!
Thank you. Tough day for the family.
If activist blacks and woke white liberals want to take a day off and celebrate June 19, Malcolm X's birthday, or George Floyd's birthday, they are free to do so. That doesn't mean that they need to make it everyone else's concern.
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