Happy Juneteenth!

[IronWing]

Houston Juneteenth parade, 1908.

More info on photo.

 

[Charmonium]

Happy Juneteenth! I didn't get around to putting up my Juneteenth garden flag until this past Friday, so I think I'll leave it up for a little while after.

As a member of a former slave-owning family, I figure it's the least I can do.

 

[BoomerD]

I have nothing against the idea behind the holiday...it's actually something worthy of a holiday...but, damn, that's one of the dumbest names for a holiday ever.

 

[lxskllr]

I've been thinking that myself :^D I absolutely despise that name, and it grates on my nerves every time I hear it.

 

[Captante]

Happy Juneteenth! I didn't get around to putting up my Juneteenth garden flag until this past Friday, so I think I'll leave it up for a little while after.

I'm afraid I don't have a garden so this is about the best I can do!

 

[Charmonium]

I'm afraid I don't have a garden so this is about the best I can do!

Blah, blah, best I can do, blah.

Show off.

 

[Charmonium]

I think it's so fascinating that people have such opposite reactions to the name. I absolutely love that name and is a big reason for even bothering with the holiday. I have to go back at least 4 generations to find anyone who was still alive in the late 1800's.

I'm not sure precisely where the name comes from (aside from the obvious) but if I had to guess, I would say it creates the perfect excuse to celebrate from 13th through the 19th - you know, just incase the 19th happens to fall on another holiday like, I don't know, pride month, father's day, take your pick.

 

[nutxo]

Meh Its a day off with pay ; -)

 

[Dr. Detroit]

C'mon, really retailers!

I've got my Juneteenth flag next to my Pride flag adjacent to my Ukraine flag!

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2022-06-19/some-shoppers-balk-at-retailers-peddling-new-juneteenth-merchandise