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Juneteenth
Rejoice and Reimagine

Juneteenth celebrates the day when news of emancipation reached Galveston, Texas – the furthest reaches of the former Confederacy – and freed those in bondage. A time of celebration for the final abolition of slavery and of looking forward for the work that still remains.

Therefore, as we, the Black Church, 156 years later on Saturday, June 19, reflect upon this Juneteenth holiday let us make it a day of great rejoicing. Let us make it a day to give thanks and praise to God for setting us free! But not only should this be a day of great rejoicing, it is also a day of reimagining.

Reflection by Rev. Dr. Kip Banks, Sr.

Juneteenth: Demanding True Emancipation

Demand Reparations

As people of faith, we know that Black lives matter to God That means we must work to bring equity and tear down white supremacy. To start that work, we are urging Congress to pass of H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans Act.

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Voter Engagement at Florida Festival

The Black Artist Marketplace brings awareness to black artists and designers who previously had not been seen or heard to showcase them to a new and vibrant shopping audience. Come celebrate Juneteenth and promote the beauty of Black Art in a 2 Day jam packed show! FPL will be providing voter resources and COVID-19 vaccination registration.

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Pleasure, Delayed

An op-ed asks: “How can we center Black joy and pleasure, and give room to our people who seek pleasure with drugs?”

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