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Happy Juneteenth / Freedom Day!!

Juneteenth officially marks the day that enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were notified of their freedom, marking this as the final message of freedom across the southern states. This news arrived on June 19, 1865, more than two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, an executive order noting the freedom of all enslaved persons across the nation. What we need to remember is that the declaration of Independence was signed 90 years before Juneteenth, so the celebration of freedom on July 4, 1776 entirely neglected the fact that Black people were enslaved. Juneteenth represents the true Independence Day for African Americans across the United States.

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George Floyd Remembrance Day

Please click through to read Phil’s letter to GumGum on holding a moment of silence (9 minutes and 29 seconds) at 12pm your local time to show our support. We honor George Floyd’s life by uniting together to continue the fight for justice. From using your social media platforms to call for justice, contacting local officials, and supporting critical legislation, now is the time for action to create unity, hope, and progress. Here is how you can join us and take action right now.

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BHM Trivia #4 - Test your knowledge for a chance to win & support a Black-owned business!

Test your Black History knowledge and take our quiz by EOD 2/26 to be entered into our Grand Prize raffle! This week's prize: 3 month subscription to HealHaus (Brooklyn-based) to access unlimited yoga & meditation classes 7 days a week, from anywhere in the world + a $100 gift card to GOODEE - a certified B Corp and curated marketplace where good design meets good purpose. Click to learn more..

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