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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums"The Caucasians' Guide to Celebrating Juneteenth"
This is tongue in cheek
Now that you have officially discovered Juneteenth,* you need to become familiar with the traditions, customs and history ... Before hopping on the Juneteenth bandwagon, you first need to realize that you have no say in driving the narrative about this special day.
Left to your devices, Juneteenth might become a day when you parade around in African headwraps drinking Hennessy just like yall celebrate Mexican Independence Day on May 5 by donning sombreros and taking shots of American tequila.** So, to protect the legacy of this special day, The Root created this handy-dandy guide to help you become familiar with existing in spaces you dont own.
Welcome to the Juneteenth Project...
1. Thou shalt not have any holidays before Juneteenth. Juneteenth is the most American holiday. The only reason anyone would be against it is if they were still lamenting over the loss of slavery (so everyone with a Confederate flag). Plus, when those slaveowners sent the Declaration of Independence to King George, most of America (Black people, women, Native Americans, white people who didnt own land) were not included in the all men are created equal part.
2. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor: No calling the police. Just for this one day, dont be afraid when a Black person is cooking out in the park or walking around existing. This day is about freedom, remember?
3. Thou shalt not whitesplain: Telling us how you already knew about Juneteenth doesnt mean anything. Youre supposed to know. Black people know about Columbus Day, St. Patricks Day and Presidents Day but we dont brag about it.
https://www.theroot.com/make-juneteenth-great-again-the-caucasians-guide-to-ce-1847124121
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"The Caucasians' Guide to Celebrating Juneteenth" (Original Post)
EffieBlack
Jun 2021
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panader0
(25,816 posts)1. I'm for Opal Lee's suggestion that we make the entire time from Juneteenth to July 4th
a holiday.
Sounds good to me.
nolabear
(41,960 posts)2. Works for me. I'm happy to be happy for those who want to celebrate.
I understand theres a lot of trying to figure out what its worth all around. But Im happy to hang back and watch it become whatever it becomes.
My azz is a little broad to back up very well but if needed
🤣
Lithos
(26,403 posts)3. I like this one a lot
3. Thou shalt not whitesplain: Telling us how you already knew about Juneteenth doesnt mean anything. Youre supposed to know. Black people know about Columbus Day, St. Patricks Day and Presidents Day but we dont brag about it.
I think it also means do not try and explain what you think Juneteenth is. This is first and foremost a learning opportunity. Keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut.
L-
Mr.Bill
(24,284 posts)4. One of the best things
I've read all day.
marble falls
(57,081 posts)5. Bless you, Effie!
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)6. Lol!
Juneteenth is not yours: Do not infiltrate your capitalist customs into Juneteenth. There will be no mattress sales or special edition Crown Royal bottles. We dont need a line of Hallmark Cards or 10 percent off collard greens. Dont try to improve it, take it over or make it more inclusive. In other words, dont treat Juneteenth like you treat Black music, Black art or Black neighborhoods.
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Remember Juneteenth and keep it holy: Dont disrespect Juneteenth by wearing kente cloth or cornrows. And please dont attempt to celebrate by singing slave songs. Negro spirituals are not made for Caucasian vocal cords or acoustic guitars. We dont need a Juneteenth anthem.
Juvenile, Frankie Beverly and Maze already handled that.
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Remember Juneteenth and keep it holy: Dont disrespect Juneteenth by wearing kente cloth or cornrows. And please dont attempt to celebrate by singing slave songs. Negro spirituals are not made for Caucasian vocal cords or acoustic guitars. We dont need a Juneteenth anthem.
Juvenile, Frankie Beverly and Maze already handled that.
malaise
(268,987 posts)7. Love it