Happy Juneteenth everyone!
June 19th marks the day where in 1865, the South became officially free of chattel slavery when the Union troops came to Texas to deliver the Emancipation Proclamation to black slaves. It’s one of the dates where we celebrate freedom in Black America.
However, we should also celebrate the black disability community too and our freedom to joys!
Hence, that is why I came up with #AccessibleJuneteenth. Every June 19th, starting this year, any black disabled, Deaf, autistic, or neurodivergent person in the African Diaspora (including the United States) can share their Juneteenth celebration or anything related to black disability community (history, music, culture, clothes, shoes, family, events, actions, business, etc.) on their social media page. You can also post videos or pictures of you and loved ones enjoying Juneteenth, whether you’re outside, at home, or celebrating virtually. I will do the same throughout the day today.
Make sure to sure the hashtag #AccessibleJuneteenth in each of your posts.
Enjoy your Juneteenth!
Godspeed,
Timotheus