Celebrating Black Culture in the Spring

Subject: Celebrating Black Culture in the Spring

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Celebrating Black Culture in the Spring...

Spring is a season of renewal and celebration. These times embody transformation; A time to recognize where we come from and where we are going. Culture is our foundation; it teaches us the basis of who we are. We recognize culture through our experiences with one another. Many celebrations occur throughout the African diaspora in the spring. The spring season is the time to rejoice in all of our achievements and honor our culture. From music to food to art, you can find an abundance of festivities that honor the past and invite ideas of unity and collaboration.

Carnival is a festive season that is celebrated in many parts of the world, including countries in Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Carnival is a festival that celebrates freedom and emancipation from slavery. It is a time of music, dancing, and colorful costumes, and is often marked by parades and street parties. In some countries, like Trinidad and Tobago where carnival originated, Carnival is celebrated in the spring. All over the African diaspora carnival is celebrated in correlation to those countries' Emancipation Day.

Much like Carnival, Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated in the United States that commemorates the end of slavery. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th, right on the cusp of spring and summer. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was established January 1^st 1864 it wasn’t until Union soldiers made it to Texas on June 19^th to declare the end of the civil war. Texas was the final state to recognize the establishment of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is a time to celebrate achievements and honor lineage. During this time people recognize African American leaders who inspire us to make change and progress as a community. Celebrations often include parades, picnics, and festivals that showcase black culture and history.

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For the person that says wealth: is outliving your wealth a challenge you have already planned for or just now thinking about?

For the person that says health: what age did your oldest living grandparent live to and are you faced with the same health challenges?

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