Juneteenth, another ridiculous federal holiday brought to you by Biden.
Who actually will celebrate this holiday?
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Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
I don't care what anyone else celebrates or doesn't celebrate. I have wondered though, why we have Black History Month in February and then we have the June 19th proclamation of emancipation. Would June not have been a more positive month to celebrate? I'm not trying to be a smartass; I am really thinking outloud more than anything. If I am understanding correctly the juneteenth is a celebration of African American slaves gaining their freedom in 1865. The month is for celebrating black pioneers etc. It is a shorter month though and also has competition with Valentines Day, Presidents Day etc. Who wants to have to compete with that? I noticed that many people are confused about it being a holiday though. I will be honest and admit that had I not been waiting for important documents via USPS I might not have realized the date or that it was a holiday.
windinhishair · 61-69, M
@Fungirlmmm It has only been a holiday since 2021, so it takes some time to gain public consciousness. MLK Day in January went through the same process until people got used to it.