by John | Jun 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Happy & Hopeful Juneteenth!
If you want to read Obama’s full remarks about Juneteenth, they’re here.
↓ TranscriptJuneteenth has never been a celebration of victory…
It’s a celebration of progress.
It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, things do get better. America can change.
--Barack Obama, 2015
Adapted from a photo by Abhishek Koli
by John | Jun 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Not sure what Juneteenth is or just want to learn more? One of the Smithsonian museum pages has an excellent, short piece. And for a longer, much more comprehensive overview, try this Wikipedia page.
Transcript:
SCENE: Our view is from what could be a cave or a home carved out of rock. A window opening has been carved out of the rock and is open to the outside. A bird is perched on the window sill and facing outward.
CAPTION:
“Juneteenth means so much to me.
“It represents the freedom that my ancestors fought so tirelessly for.
“But rather than focusing on the brutalization of my people then and now. I choose to focus
on hope.”
–-Mariah Cooley
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Our view is from what could be a cave or a rock house. A window opening has been carved out of the rock and is open to the outside. A bird is perched on the window sill and facing outward.
CAPTION:
“Juneteenth means so much to me.
“It represents the freedom that my ancestors fought so tirelessly for.
“But rather than focusing on the brutalization of my people then and now. I choose to focus
on hope.”
–-Mariah Cooley
Photo: Abhishek Koli
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