The ONE Campaign at Juneteenth Day

Jamila · 06-16-2005, 05:05 PM

Hi Everyone!

On Saturday, 18 June 2005, I will be staffing a booth for The ONE Campaign at our local Juneteenth Day activites. Here is some info on the significance of Juneteenth Day:

WHY WE CELEBRATE
J -- Juneteenth represents the joy of freedom--the chance for a new beginning.
U -- Unless we expose the truth about the African-American slave experience, Americans won''t be truly free.
N -- Never must we forget our ancestors'' endurance of one of the worst slave experiences in human history.
E -- Every American has benefitted from the wealth blacks created through over 200 years of free labor and Juneteenth allows us to acknowledge that debt.
T -- To encourage every former slave-holding state to follow Texas'' (and Oklahoma''s) example and make Juneteenth a state holiday.
E -- Everyday in America, blacks are reminded of the legacy of slavery. Juneteenth counters that by reminding us of the promise of deliverance.
E -- Even on the journey to discover who we are, Juneteenth allows us to reflect on where we''ve been, where we''re at and where we''re going as a people.
N -- Never give up hope is the legacy our enslaved ancestors left. It was this legacy that produced black heroism in the Civil War and helped launch the modern civil rights era. It is this legacy we celebrate.
T -- To proclaim for all the world to hear, that human rights must never again become subservient to property rights.
H -- History books have only told a small part of the story; Juneteenth gives us a chance to set the record straight.

The Austin Texas Juneteenth festival will take place on the grounds of the Rosewood Community Center, 2300 Rosewood Avenue, starting at 12pm. It will take place until 10:00pm that evening.

I encourage anyone in the area to stop by our table for ONE. Even in the expected nearly 100 degree heat (Fahrenheit, of course), we will be out there trying to bring more people over to ONE. Thank goodness, we will have a big umbrella to shade our table.

Thank you for your past support of our efforts. We look forward to bringing MORE people from all walks of life over to ONE in order to keep the pressure on our government to MAKE POVERTY HISTORY in our lifetimes!

Take care. Blessings for Africa always.

ONE,
debbie

Carmelu2fan · 06-21-2005, 03:35 PM

I think that is wonderful

Jamila · 06-21-2005, 07:50 PM

thanks, Carmelu2fan. We all should support each other.

Carmelu2fan · 06-22-2005, 10:03 AM

I agree...if you would like to talk more about ...well about anything my e-mail address is carmellove2678@yahoo.com
Perhaps we can go to a U2 concert this summer or fall!!!

06-16-2005, 05:05 PM	#1
Jamila Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 5,297 Local Time: 04:17 AM	The ONE Campaign at Juneteenth Day Hi Everyone! On Saturday, 18 June 2005, I will be staffing a booth for The ONE Campaign at our local Juneteenth Day activites. Here is some info on the significance of Juneteenth Day: WHY WE CELEBRATE J -- Juneteenth represents the joy of freedom--the chance for a new beginning. U -- Unless we expose the truth about the African-American slave experience, Americans won''t be truly free. N -- Never must we forget our ancestors'' endurance of one of the worst slave experiences in human history. E -- Every American has benefitted from the wealth blacks created through over 200 years of free labor and Juneteenth allows us to acknowledge that debt. T -- To encourage every former slave-holding state to follow Texas'' (and Oklahoma''s) example and make Juneteenth a state holiday. E -- Everyday in America, blacks are reminded of the legacy of slavery. Juneteenth counters that by reminding us of the promise of deliverance. E -- Even on the journey to discover who we are, Juneteenth allows us to reflect on where we''ve been, where we''re at and where we''re going as a people. N -- Never give up hope is the legacy our enslaved ancestors left. It was this legacy that produced black heroism in the Civil War and helped launch the modern civil rights era. It is this legacy we celebrate. T -- To proclaim for all the world to hear, that human rights must never again become subservient to property rights. H -- History books have only told a small part of the story; Juneteenth gives us a chance to set the record straight. The Austin Texas Juneteenth festival will take place on the grounds of the Rosewood Community Center, 2300 Rosewood Avenue, starting at 12pm. It will take place until 10:00pm that evening. I encourage anyone in the area to stop by our table for ONE. Even in the expected nearly 100 degree heat (Fahrenheit, of course), we will be out there trying to bring more people over to ONE. Thank goodness, we will have a big umbrella to shade our table. Thank you for your past support of our efforts. We look forward to bringing MORE people from all walks of life over to ONE in order to keep the pressure on our government to MAKE POVERTY HISTORY in our lifetimes! Take care. Blessings for Africa always. ONE, debbie

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06-21-2005, 03:35 PM	#2
Carmelu2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LOST Posts: 8,298 Local Time: 04:17 AM Images: 35	I think that is wonderful

06-21-2005, 07:50 PM	#3
Jamila Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 5,297 Local Time: 04:17 AM	thanks, Carmelu2fan. We all should support each other.

06-22-2005, 10:03 AM	#4
Carmelu2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LOST Posts: 8,298 Local Time: 04:17 AM Images: 35	I agree...if you would like to talk more about ...well about anything my e-mail address is carmellove2678@yahoo.com Perhaps we can go to a U2 concert this summer or fall!!!