Juneteenth: A Call to Collective Liberation

We honor Juneteenth not only as a historical milestone but also as a living, breathing reminder that freedom, when delayed or denied, is not truly freedom at all. Juneteenth is a living call to action, a sacred reminder that true freedom must be shared, and rooted in justice and community care.

On June 19, 1865, nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, were finally told they were free. The news came late, and justice even slower. This delayed liberation reminds us that freedom delayed is freedom denied and that the struggle for equity, dignity, and belonging continues.

This is a reminder that Juneteenth is a celebration of Black joy, Black brilliance, and Black resilience. It is a sacred pause to honor our ancestors who dreamed of liberation they would never see, and to fuel the ongoing movement toward justice, healing, and joy for future generations. It is also a reflection of how far we’ve come and how far we have to go.

Because the truth is: No one is free until all are free.

This is more than a phrase; it reminds us that our peace is inextricably tied to collective liberation. Whether through therapy, spiritual reflection, or shared silence, our work is grounded in the belief that no one is truly free until all are free. It’s a deep truth that challenges us to look beyond individual freedom and ask hard questions about collective healing.

Are our communities safe? Are our schools equitable? Are we dismantling the systems that still leave too many behind, whether through mass incarceration, economic inequality, or environmental injustice?

Freedom is not just about breaking physical chains. It’s about healing from generational trauma, reclaiming our narratives, and creating spaces where all people, especially Black people, can thrive in mind, body, and spirit.

Juneteenth Calls us into Community:

·       Where we hold space for both celebration and grief.

·       Where healing is not done in isolation.

·       Liberation for one means justice for all.

·       Where we are centering the most vulnerable. 

As we honor this day and celebrate, but also reflect and renew our collective energy through gathering with purpose, remembering with love, and committing ourselves again to the work of justice.

May Juneteenth remind us that freedom is a journey, one we must walk together.

The Juneteenth Flag: The flag uses the colors red, white, and blue of the American flag. Featured prominently in the center of the flag is a bursting star. Running through the center of the flag horizontally is an arc that is meant to symbolize the new horizon of opportunity for black people.

Because until we all are free, none of us truly are.