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Happy Juneteenth!!!

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by RocketMan Tex, Jun 19, 2003.

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  1. RocketMan Tex

    RocketMan Tex Member

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    Just wanted to shout out a big ol' HAPPY JUNETEENTH to everyone on the greatest BBS on the planet! Have a great day!!
     
    #1 RocketMan Tex, Jun 19, 2003
  2. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    HAPPY JUNETEENTH TO YOU AND EVERYONE AS WELL

    Rocket River
    I love Independence Day
     
    #2 Rocket River, Jun 19, 2003
  3. RocketKid

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    what's juneteenth....
     
    #3 RocketKid, Jun 19, 2003
  4. Mulder

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    On June 19 ("Juneteenth"), 1865, Union general Gordon Grangerqv read the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston, thus belatedly bringing about the freeing of 250,000 slaves in Texas. The tidings of freedom reached slaves gradually as individual plantation owners read the proclamation to their bondsmen over the months following the end of the war. The news elicited an array of personal celebrations, some of which have been described in The Slave Narratives of Texas (1974). The first broader celebrations of Juneteenth were used as political rallies and to teach freed African Americanqv about their voting rights. Within a short time, however, Juneteenth was marked by festivities throughout the state, some of which were organized by official Juneteenth committees.
     
    #4 Mulder, Jun 19, 2003
  5. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    I was surprised the other day to find out that Juneteenth is celebrated in many places outside of Texas.
     
    #5 pgabriel, Jun 19, 2003
  6. Supermac34

    Supermac34 President, Von Wafer Fan Club

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    I think I read something about how Juneteenth is the largest followed STATE holiday in the U.S.

    Only Texas and OK celebrate it.
     
    #6 Supermac34, Jun 19, 2003
  7. Timing

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    Happy Juneteenth folks. It's a beautiful day.
     
    #7 Timing, Jun 19, 2003
  8. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    IT is growing [Tavis did a show on it this morning]
    5 yrs ago . . everyone was like. . what is it
    Now Everyone is at least aware of it

    SO HAVE A GRACIOUS JUNETEENTH
    [Happy Juneteenth isn't enough . . I want to change it to HAVE A
    GRACIOUS JUNETEENTH . . like Merry Christmas]

    IT is a personal favorite of mine.

    Black Independence Day


    Rocket River
     
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  9. Nomar

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    :rolleyes:

    Give me a break.
     
    #9 Nomar, Jun 19, 2003
  10. Another Brother

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    and i gotta work...ain't THAT a b****.
     
    #10 Another Brother, Jun 19, 2003
  11. GreenVegan76

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    Awesome! Thanks for the reminder, RocketMan Tex! :)
     
    #11 GreenVegan76, Jun 19, 2003
  12. RocketMan Tex

    RocketMan Tex Member

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    You're welcome!

    Seems like the way I'm celebrating Juneteenth this year is with my stomach!

    Yesterday...lunch at This is It with my Manager...oxtails..mmmmm!

    Today...Juneteenth special at the cafeteria in the building where I work....smothered pork chops.....mmmmmmmmm!

    After work....yardwork to sweat it off.
    Tomorrow morning....the gym to sweat it off!

    PS: I miss the Juneteenth Blues Festival at Miller Outdoor Theatre!!!!:(
     
    #12 RocketMan Tex, Jun 19, 2003
  13. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    I'm too happy to day to let your ridiculousness bring me down

    so NO MAAAAAAAAAAA . . . . Listen to some EMINEM
    that is about as close as you can get to having ANY appreciation
    of the season . . .cause if it ain't covered in white chocolate
    you ain't trying to be with it

    Rocket River
    :D :) ;) :p :cool:
     
    #13 Rocket River, Jun 19, 2003
  14. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    ain't that always the way

    Rocket River
     
    #14 Rocket River, Jun 19, 2003
  15. Nomar

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    Yes, I listen to Eminem...

    I also listen to older Busta Rhymes, if that qualifies as 'trying to be with it' whatever 'it' is. Hopefully he is not covered in 'white chocolate', but that is a different issue.

    I just thought 'Glorious Juneteenth' was a little over the top.

    But honestly, it was just my opinion. Be happy. Love life.
     
    #15 Nomar, Jun 19, 2003
  16. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    Maybe you should get new glasses.
     
    #16 pgabriel, Jun 19, 2003
  17. MadMax

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    happy juneteenth...the beginning of the end of an awful institution here.
     
    #17 MadMax, Jun 19, 2003
  18. Lil Pun

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    Wow, I swear I learn something new every day. :)
     
    #18 Lil Pun, Jun 19, 2003
  19. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    Yup, great day.

    Mmmm, smothered pork chops...
     
    #19 Rocketman95, Jun 19, 2003
  20. Nomar

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    Thanks, smartass.

    I thought 'Gracious Juneteenth' was a little bit over the top.

    But like I said, it's just my opinion.

    Also 'Juneteenth' sounds stupid. It's like that SNL Celebrity Jepeordy. 'Febturday!' 'She said turd!' 'Febtober'.

    How about Freedom Day or Liberation Day.

    Just my thoughts, nobody spaz out please.
     
    #20 Nomar, Jun 19, 2003
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