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WHAT IS JUNETEENTH?
"After the Union Army captured New Orleans in 1862, slave owners in Confederate states migrated to Texas with more than 150,000 enslaved Black persons. For 3 years, even after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved Black Americans in Texas remained in brutal bondage, immorally and illegally deprived of their freedom and basic dignity. On June 19, 1865 — over 2 years after President Lincoln declared all enslaved persons free — Major General Gordon Granger and Union Army troops marched to Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and free the last enslaved Black Americans in Texas." ~The White House (2022)
2023 Commemoration
DAY EVENT
Weekend on the Water
We had such at wonderful time at Camp Beech Cliff this September! Below are some of the photos that Taylor (Opt for Epic Photography) took. Enjoy and consider joining our mailing list so you'll be sure to hear about it the next time we get a day or 'Weekend on the Water' 💦
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Weekend on the Water June '23
CLICK to Play Audio, close your eyes and see how good just the sound makes you feel 💜
As we work to heal, uplift and reenergize Black members of the community we have again and again turned to discuss one of the greatest sources of renewal, joy and connection with all that exists - nature.
This year's inaugural Weekend on the Water, was held on June 17 and 18, was created in response to the great value we see in building opportunities for Black people and other people of color to engage and explore together in the outdoors. Activities included camping at Lamoine State Park, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, hiking, fishing and swimming.
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We know the historical lack of access to beaches and public pools in this country can't be rectified in a weekend. However, we can give an introductory experience and additional long term opportunities in order to reclaim the connection to water that is part of our heritage.
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Whether for the weekend or just a day, we hope you'll join us!
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