So what is the proper salutation for Juneteenth? Is "Happy Juneteenth" bad form

[Hugh_Lebowski]

like "Happy Memorial Day" is?

On one hand it's marking a day of liberation that is clearly a positive development, but on the other, what came before was horrible.

Seems like something more somber may be appropriate, but what exactly, I wonder?

[IcyPeas]

1. Don Lemon was wishing everyone on his show last night a "happy Juneteenth" /nt

[Hugh_Lebowski]

3. Good to know, thanks IP! nt

[EYESORE 9001]

2. Hasn't it always been a day of celebration?

I’ve never heard expectations of maintaining a somber mood in connection with Juneteenth.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

5. I don't know that's why I ask ... thanks! (nt)

[doc03]

4. Well I am sure the racists will come up with

some derogatory name just as they do with MLK day.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

7. I'm sure you're right ... they'll call it Reparations Day or some stupid shit

But that wasn't what I was getting at.

Just to wanted to make sure that Happy Juneteenth is appropriate, really, before I go throwing it around.

[dawg day]

6. Happy freedom day sounds fine to me.

I think it's always been celebrated in some areas-- picnics and parties.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

8. Well, I could see it being thought of as more somber ...

If there was a holiday marking the day the surviving prisoners were liberated from Dachau, would you assume it's appropriate to say 'Happy Liberation Day', for example?

I definitely would not, without someone confirming its okay.

Just wanted to be sure, thanks!

[Dream Girl]

10. I wouldn't go there trying to rename it. I would personally feel insulted if someone said that

To me!

[dawg day]

11. I just meant it is a happy day and it's about freedom.

I've always thought "Juneteenth" was a wonderful word.

[Dream Girl]

12. I know it's well meant. But as a black person, I would Hera it as " Hapy freedom black person who us

Descended from people who were slaves, but got frees!” That’s kind of wat I’d hear.

[Merlot]

9. To late, I already wished someone "Happy Juneteenth" so there's no going back

Honestly, I'm just so excited to see something happening, some acknowledgement of where we've been.