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| Beauty of Creating presents the celebration of independence, Juneteenth Journey Girl Chavonne (Italy) donning her natural curly mane, shown here in a commemorative edition logo t-shirt, shorts, Motherland beaded bracelet, and Ankara flop sandals. |
July 4th is a celebration that commemorates the anniversary of the day the U.S. (colonies) won its independence from Great Britain. But during 1776 when this declaration was made, my ancestors were not free, and were not considered even a whole person, let alone a citizen, but property. It was not until June 19, 1865, under President Abraham Lincoln that my people became emancipated. It is this day that we celebrate our true independence, although we remain in the struggle for equality still this day, some 155 years thereafter.
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