America’s remembrances and recognition of African-Americans

Honoring America’s ending of Slavery

Jun. 17, 2015, | Nine Black Worshippers Killed in Racially Motivated Attack During Bible Study

On this day, President Joe Biden signs into law recognizing June 19th as a U. S. Federal Holiday commemorating the end of the legal enslavement of Black Americans.

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All Americans must remember how America’s Memorial Day weekend honors military personnel. Many of those died for a country refusing not to uphold their civil rights guaranteed to White Americans.

America must remember why Muhammad Ali refused to fight in the Vietnam war when he could not sit at a Woolworths Counter in his hometown of Louisville, KY.

America must remember that on this day, six years ago today, June 17, the massacre of nine black worshippers who were killed during bible study by a white racist.

America must remember why entire school systems shut down, refusing to integrate.

America must remember that over three thousand African-Americans have been lynched.