Today marks 153 years since the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas. June 19, 1865, is the true Independence Day for Black folks across the country and social media is celebrating. Check out the best reactions to Juneteetnth.
19 Of The Best Damn Reactions To Juneteenth was originally published on newsone.com
1. For Those Who Aren’t Aware…
For those who don’t know about Juneteenth. #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2018 pic.twitter.com/PSOsvTLaJl
— Frederick Joseph (@FredTJoseph) June 19, 2018
2. From Our Possible Future President…
On #Juneteenth, we celebrate emancipation and remember the long struggle for freedom. The slaves in Galveston were not told they were free until 2 yrs after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. More than 150 yrs later, our work is far from finished to achieve equality for all. pic.twitter.com/QAvVZGTxH5
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 19, 2018
3. Sojourner Truth
In honor of #Juneteenth, this picture depicts abolitionist Sojourner Truth sitting for one of the Civil War’s most iconic portraits. https://t.co/olCV93C0F7 pic.twitter.com/E9Qp2qr154
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum) June 19, 2018
4. Sojourner Truth
In honor of #Juneteenth, this picture depicts abolitionist Sojourner Truth sitting for one of the Civil War’s most iconic portraits. https://t.co/olCV93C0F7 pic.twitter.com/E9Qp2qr154
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum) June 19, 2018
5. Harlem U.S.A.
The 2018 #Juneteenth parade in Harlem. Juneteenth recognizes the day in June of 1865 when blacks in parts of the south received word that the Civil War was over and they were free from slavery. pic.twitter.com/8BYaiNvi1x
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) June 16, 2018
6. Harlem U.S.A.
The 2018 #Juneteenth parade in Harlem. Juneteenth recognizes the day in June of 1865 when blacks in parts of the south received word that the Civil War was over and they were free from slavery. pic.twitter.com/8BYaiNvi1x
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) June 16, 2018
7. Gotta Love ‘Black-ish’
🎵 We built this 🎵 #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/fJYjUxIRYL
— black-ish (@blackishabc) June 19, 2018
8. Gotta Love ‘Black-ish’
🎵 We built this 🎵 #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/fJYjUxIRYL
— black-ish (@blackishabc) June 19, 2018
9. Never Forget…
10. Never Forget…
11. All About The Power
Anyway...
— Clarkisha Kent (@IWriteAllDay_) June 19, 2018
...Happy #Juneteenth! pic.twitter.com/NV8g6dNXxU
12. All About The Power
Anyway...
— Clarkisha Kent (@IWriteAllDay_) June 19, 2018
...Happy #Juneteenth! pic.twitter.com/NV8g6dNXxU
13. Put Your Fists Up
14. Put Your Fists Up
15. Too Much… LOL
Happy anniversary to Jill Stein's all-white #Juneteenth gathering. pic.twitter.com/MBFmYloqBq
— Daily Trix (@DailyTrix) June 19, 2018
16. Too Much… LOL
Happy anniversary to Jill Stein's all-white #Juneteenth gathering. pic.twitter.com/MBFmYloqBq
— Daily Trix (@DailyTrix) June 19, 2018
17. Howard University
How fitting is it that the young scholars of the “Howard University Freedom School” wish everyone a Happy #Juneteenth!✊🏾
— Howard University (@HowardU) June 19, 2018
Beginning June 19, 1865, today we celebrate the emancipation of those enslaved in America. pic.twitter.com/9uRS3Yd8u1
18. Howard University
How fitting is it that the young scholars of the “Howard University Freedom School” wish everyone a Happy #Juneteenth!✊🏾
— Howard University (@HowardU) June 19, 2018
Beginning June 19, 1865, today we celebrate the emancipation of those enslaved in America. pic.twitter.com/9uRS3Yd8u1
19. Real Talk
153 years later and we’re still trying to get free in this country. #Juneteenth2018 #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/iGXjTyytS2
— Jasmyne Cannick (@Jasmyne) June 19, 2018
20. Real Talk
153 years later and we’re still trying to get free in this country. #Juneteenth2018 #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/iGXjTyytS2
— Jasmyne Cannick (@Jasmyne) June 19, 2018
21. So True…
It’s #Juneteenth so African teams better win all day. pic.twitter.com/Hpd3XcKKNi
— Prop (@prophiphop) June 19, 2018
22. So True…
It’s #Juneteenth so African teams better win all day. pic.twitter.com/Hpd3XcKKNi
— Prop (@prophiphop) June 19, 2018
23. So True…
It’s #Juneteenth so African teams better win all day. pic.twitter.com/Hpd3XcKKNi
— Prop (@prophiphop) June 19, 2018
24. Celebration!
25. Celebration!
26. Celebration!
27. We Approve This Message…
#Juneteenth should be a national holiday. #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/soOyt0rfDh
— Kaniela Ing (@KanielaIng) June 19, 2018
28. We Approve This Message…
#Juneteenth should be a national holiday. #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/soOyt0rfDh
— Kaniela Ing (@KanielaIng) June 19, 2018
29. We Approve This Message…
#Juneteenth should be a national holiday. #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/soOyt0rfDh
— Kaniela Ing (@KanielaIng) June 19, 2018
30. This Line From Issa Always Fits
happy #juneteenth.
— the ana rice. (@theanarice) June 19, 2018
i love us, forreal. pic.twitter.com/aROX7X0Los
31. This Line From Issa Always Fits
happy #juneteenth.
— the ana rice. (@theanarice) June 19, 2018
i love us, forreal. pic.twitter.com/aROX7X0Los
32. This Line From Issa Always Fits
happy #juneteenth.
— the ana rice. (@theanarice) June 19, 2018
i love us, forreal. pic.twitter.com/aROX7X0Los
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34. Super Fresh
Today is National Observance Day for #Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚 pic.twitter.com/zKrSkjl4LP
— UNC Charlotte NPHC (@UNCCNPHC) June 19, 2018
35. Super Fresh
Today is National Observance Day for #Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚 pic.twitter.com/zKrSkjl4LP
— UNC Charlotte NPHC (@UNCCNPHC) June 19, 2018
36. Pure Beauty…
We have come far but we still have a long way to go! #HappyJuneteenth #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/csOzEACPVZ
— Bria Perkins (@TheBriaPerkins) June 19, 2018
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38. Pure Beauty…
We have come far but we still have a long way to go! #HappyJuneteenth #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/csOzEACPVZ
— Bria Perkins (@TheBriaPerkins) June 19, 2018
39. Always Here For Angela Davis
40. Always Here For Angela Davis
41. Always Here For Angela Davis
42. The Original Announcement
Today in 1865, the Emancipation Proclamation is announced publicly in Galveston, freeing 250,000 enslaved Texans. #Juneteenthpic.twitter.com/JHWlcgD1Lj
— Houstorian (@Houstorian) June 19, 2018
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44. The Original Announcement
Today in 1865, the Emancipation Proclamation is announced publicly in Galveston, freeing 250,000 enslaved Texans. #Juneteenthpic.twitter.com/JHWlcgD1Lj
— Houstorian (@Houstorian) June 19, 2018
