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Juneteenth and the Christian Call to Stand Against Oppression
Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” is not merely a date on the calendar but a powerful marker in American history. It signifies the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This day signified the end of their bondage and the dawn of freedom. As Christians, it is essential to see Juneteenth through the lens of our faith. The Lord gives righteousness…