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General News Happy Juneteenth!

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by CyclingFan, Jun 19, 2015.

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  1. CyclingFan

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    Today marks the 150th anniversary of the day when the slaves of Texas were emancipated following the end of the civil war. Juneteenth is the oldest holiday in the USA celebrating the end of chattel slavery.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Juneteenth
     
    #1 CyclingFan, Jun 19, 2015
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    Thanks for teaching me, sweetie! :3
     
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    Thanks for teaching us about this!
     
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    Well then happy Juneteenth! :grin: :grin: :grin:
     
    #4 C06122014, Jun 19, 2015
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    Guess I learned something new today. Glad to now know this, thanks!
     
    #5 LesbianThrasher, Jun 19, 2015
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