ShopBAZAARさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ShopBAZAARInstagram)「“Juneteenth is bigger than a state holiday. It is a national occasion to emphasize the contributions of Blacks in this land since before white men called it their country. It’s a long overdue gesture for a nation that has proved unwilling to provide rightful reparations for a malevolent 250-year theft,” @mitchsjackson writes. For BAZAAR, the award-winning novelist details a gripping history of Juneteenth–and the larger, centuries-long stain of slavery and bondage that preceded it. Currently, although 47 states and the District of Columbia recognize Juneteenth, the holiday still lacks federal recognition. While we celebrate the emancipation of those people whose backs and labor built the United States today, we must also reckon with our present reality of systemic and violent racism and build towards a world where we can all truly call ourselves free. Head to the link in our bio to read more.」6月19日 21時36分