Juneteenth Celebration

An important part of black history is the celebration of Juneteenth. This celebration is one of the oldest commemorations concerning the end of United States slavery. It dates back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, TX. with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. (Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation). It is this event that is the basis for the Juneteenth Celebrations that are celebrated throughout the country to this day; all celebrating with the mission to "promote and cultivate knowledge and appreciation of African American history and culture." This past weekend I was honored to take place in some of the festivities by serving as a dignitary for the Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration/Parade. It was amazing to see my community join together and celebrate with joy over how far we have come! What made the event even more special was the fact that I got to see my fellow sister queens Chandler and Shunte and catch up on what has happened since we have all been together. After the parade we were able to see the bands from across the state participate in the "Battle of the Bands." From signing autographs to talking with others it was an event that simply warmed my heart and will not be forgotten. Well…that's all for now!


Until Next Time,
With Love,
Dymond Elise