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As we
march on forward toward the 150th Anniversary of
Juneteenth in the year 2015, we pause this year,
2010, to recognize an important milestone, the
145th Anniversary of Juneteenth.
We
encourage you to make a special effort to support and
attend your local Juneteenth celebrations. In a tight
economy, activities may be curtailed, but the spirit of
freedom has not been dampened. Please let your local
organizers know that you appreciate and support their
tireless efforts to continue this proud tradition.
Looking
back, in June, 2005,
JUNETEENTH.com launched an historic
advocacy campaign to recognize and raise awareness for
the 150th Anniversary of Juneteenth. The campaign aims to increase knowledge and appreciation
of the roles, achievements and contributions of African
Americans to our society and pay tribute to an
ancestral heritage upon whose shoulders many stand.
The
campaign, centers around assessment, education, dialogue, acknowledgement
and celebration of
African American progress since 1865. Outputs in print
to include; booklets, brochures, posters and the most highly
anticipated, 150th Juneteenth Anniversary Year Book
©.
Digital
outputs will include informational multimedia products
including, cd's, dvd's along with a comprehensive Web based
presentation hub.
People of
all races, creeds and ethnicities have contributed to the
price of freedom, and with the greatest honor, this
campaign acknowledges these contributions. We invite and
encourage everyone to join with us in the planning,
development and celebration of this historic campaign.
Ideas and support continue to flow in and are
instrumental in shaping the campaign and the 150th
Anniversary Celebration.
Please join us on this historical journey.
Sign up with the form below, through which you can become
an active partner in building and shaping this campaign.
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