Welcome to the 2nd Edition of the 2011 Black History Month Blog Carnival

2011 Black History Month Blog Carnival

Welcome to the Second Installment - February 11, 2011 edition of 2011 Black History Month Blog Carnival

Black History

Jacqueline Thomas presents Egypt: We Feel Your Pain posted at People You Need to Know Magazine, saying, "Egypt reminds us that when people grow weary of being oppressed, abused, and denied basic human rights, they will eventually come together, rise up and rebel out of desperation."

Black Facts

Erin Lenderts presents 70 Useful Links for Celebrating Black History Month posted at Learn-gasm. 70 useful links for celebrating Black History Month

Current Events

The RawRootsPodcast presents PODCAST * It’s Hell Up In Cairo – and we supplying The Funky Soundtrack posted at BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99', saying, "PODCAST * It’s Hell Up In Cairo – and we supplying The Funky Soundtrack. James Brown, Funkadelics and other big bands bring the funk for our people in Cairo; fighting for their Freedom. Power To the People"

Black Women

Jacqueline Thomas presents Dr. Gloria Clarke Shows Caring Spirit in Business and Volunteer Work posted at People You Need to Know Magazine, saying, "Dr. Gloria Clarke broke the cliché about girls not doing well in math and science, but never wanted to become a physician. However, with the encouragement of an aunt who was a high school counselor, she found her true calling serving patients as a dentist with her own practice, Greenbriar Dental Care."

RE Ausetkmt presents America Wake Up – Education Needs Equality NOW posted at BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99', saying, "America Wake Up – Education Needs Equality NOW. Mothers shouldn't jailed for attempting to get better education for their children."

Jacqueline Thomas presents Attorney Henrietta Turnquest ~ Building a Lasting Legacy posted at People You Need to Know Magazine, saying, "This powerhouse woman doesn’t own a television, choosing to read or listen to music instead. She is currently working on a book and follows in her parents’ and professors’ footsteps, by volunteering time to mentor youth, some of whom will no doubt be inspired to find their own road to success."

Lidian presents The Virtual Dime Museum: Madam C.J. Walker posted at The Virtual Dime Museum. Meet Madam C.J. Walker the first black millionare who made her fortune from Beauty Care.

Black Music

Reality Ausetkmt presents Jamaica Blackberry nah feed unnu; but pure coppershot yuh reap – Why ? posted at BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99', saying, "Jamaica Blackberry nah feed unnu; but pure coppershot yuh reap – Why ? who killed Copper Cat for a Blackberry Phone ?"

The Suss presents Hoes, Taxes and Macy Gray; Fuck Fans i’m goin to israel posted at BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99', saying, "Today we want to give you two worthless stories in one – Taxes, Hoes and Macy Gray. this is what made this story possible : “What the Israeli government is doing to the Palestinians is disgusting, but I wana go. I gotta lotta fans there I dont want to cancel on and I dont know how my NOT going changes anything"

ausetkmt on youtube presents YouTube - Bob Marley - Lively Up Yourself (Live) posted at YouTube"YouTube Bob Marley - Lively Up Yourself (Live)"

ausetkmt on youtube presents YouTube- bob marley posted at YouTube.

ausetkmt on youtube presents Bob Marley - redemption song acoustic posted at YouTube.

ausetkmt on youtube presents BOB MARLEY - JAMMING (Live) posted at YouTube"YouTube - BOB MARLEY - JAMMING (Live)"

ausetkmt on youtube presents Bob Marley - Crazy Baldhead (Live) posted at YouTube"YouTube - Bob Marley - Crazy Baldhead (Live)"

ausetkmt on youtube presents YouTube - bob marley war no more trouble posted at YouTube"bob marley war no more trouble Live"

ausetkmt on youtube presents YouTube - Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up posted at YouTube"YouTube - Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up"

ausetkmt on youtube presents YouTube - bob marley rebel music Live posted at YouTube"YouTube bob marley rebel music Live"

Black Folks

RawRootsPodcast presents Egypt Y'all just keep on singing that same old funky song posted at BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99'.

Mama ASID presents Liars, Haters and the color Turquoise posted at BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99', saying, "Liars, Haters and the color Turquoise. The other day we heard that theres’ a rumor floating around that all Black people love the color turquoise. well, uhhruh. no.."

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Happy Juneteenth To You and Yours

Happy Juneteenth - To You and Yours from Us and Ours

Juneteenth History -

June 19, 11:32 AM

Juneteenth Celebrations Across the Nation

Visitors to The African American Museum in Philadelphia, which reopens today on Juneteenth, listen to life-sized 3D characters speak fervently about their lives, beliefs and aspirations in 18th-century Philadelphia. The exhibition, Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia, 1776-1876, also features an interactive timeline documenting more than 100 years of entrepreneurship, environment, education, religion and family traditions in the African-American community. For more information, please visit gophila.com/pressroom. (PRNewsFoto/Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, George Widman Photography)

To many, the words Juneteenth signify freedom, and a time of joyful celebration; others aren’t familiar with the term and have no idea what it refers to. Also referred to as Freedom or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is a combination of June 19th and is the day that celebrates the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas, however for 31 states, Juneteenth is recognized holiday, in fact, Juneteenth is the oldest holiday that celebrates the abolition of slavery, with its first observance dating back to June 19, 1865, well over a century ago.

The date of June 19, 1865 is significant due to the fact that Texas was the last state to free her slaves. General Gordon Granger issued the order more than two years after President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation; the first order of the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on September 22, 1862, the second on January 1, 1863. Though the Emancipation had legally granted Texas slaves their freedom, many were not freed until that infamous day of June 19, 1865 when General Granger and his army declared an official end to the Civil War by proclaiming order #3:

"The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and free laborer."

For many, Juneteenth is a time of celebratory fun, as well as a time for painful reflection. The fact that many are still unaware of Juneteenth shines a light on the importance of the need for a great voice in the African American community. Many feel that Juneteenth should be a national holiday, celebrated, as one would honor those who gave their lives in service to this country, others simply feel that racial inequality that took place several centuries ago is a thing of the past. So like many unofficial holidays, Juneteenth is highly praised and celebrated by some, while completely ignored by others.

States that have an official observance or have declared Juneteenth a state holiday include:

Alaska
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
The District of Columbia (not a state, but the nation’s capital)
Florida
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Oregon
Texas
Tennessee
Virginia
Washington
Wyoming

More Information

Juneteenth World Wide Celebration
History of the holiday, registry of organizations and commemoration events in the US and internationally, ideas on how to celebrate,and more

JUNETEENTH History
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.

NATIONAL JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN
"Juneteenth" or "19th of June", is considered the date when slavery ended in America.

Juneteenth History and Celebrations

Juneteenth in the News

Annual Juneteenth events mark turning point in nation's history

Art exhibit showcases African-American history

Why should Juneteenth be marked by celebration?