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Juneteenth is Made a Federal Holiday and that Upsets White Supremacists (Because of Course It Does)

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Juneteenth, or June 19th. I'd never heard of it until the civil unrest that swept the country last year (and is still going on). There's been push for years to make it a federal holiday. On June 17th, 2021, Juneteenth was at long last made a federal holiday when President Joe Biden signed it into law.

"So what is Juneteeth?" I hear those of you not in the know asking. Why, it commemorates the end of America's original sin, chattel slavery. Slavery was abolished in 1863 but despite the Emancipation Proclamation, word that slavery was over was withheld from those in confederate states, meaning many were not aware of the newfound freedom others were granted. On June 19th, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, Major General Gordon Granger came through on horseback to inform the remaining slaves in the state that they were free. 

I'd like to say it was all sunshine and roses after that but that was not the case. And yeah, we still got a long ways to go because White America does not want to truly acknowledge the ugly truth of its past but for now, I am one seriously happy camper. 

Today is the first official Juneteenth holiday. No matter what race you are, this is a cause for celebration. But because we can't have nice things and because America is a stupidly racist country, (to put it mildly) certain folks are going around with sticks up their cheeks. If you're a white supremacist/racist, your white rage is probably going crazy right now. 

Take always-looking-like-a-confused-idiot-when-guests-are-on-his-show Tucker Carlson for example. Tuckums is claiming Juneteenth will replace Independence Day and that not one senator opposed the bill to make it a national holiday. 

First, of all, dipstick, Independence Day isn't going anywhere. 4th of July celebrations will commence and the skies will be lit up with fireworks like always. And I'd like to point out the teeny, tiny fact that, on July 4, 1776, slavery was still going on, so not all Americans were free. That freedom strictly applied to white folks. Second, the bill did pass unanimously, but it was opposed by 14 senators, all from the GOP and all of them, you won't believe this, were white.


But why would any intelligent individual trust Tuckums? He's just doing his usual thing to rile up his base. Well, that's not it entirely. He's also legit mad that Juneteeth is a big step towards America owning up to the horrible things it did to African Americans and the affects it has since had on the country to this today. If that makes white supremacist Tuckums mad, I am so here for it.


Next on the THAT OFFENDS ME list is Candace Owens. Cripes. I have only known who this fool is for a year and it feels like I've detested her for a lifetime. Candy is proof that your skin folk ain't always your kin folk. Yeah, she's black but Candy has sold out her own community to make a living, making her a truly disgusting human being. I also get the impression that she really, really and I mean REALLY wants to be white. Seriously, I have never seen a black person simp so hard for white supremacy the way Candy does. Anyhoo, the queen of simping took to Twitter to rant, calling Juneteenth "lame" and saying that she'll only be celebrating the 4th of July because she's American. 

I've already pointed out the issues of July 4th originally not applying to all Americans a few paragraphs above. Thankfully, people that are not whackos blasted Lady Simp on the social media platform. But Consious Lee, hero of the people, went on Tik Tok to educate black Karen, calling out her idiocy and hypocrisy. The man went in on her for a full minute and it is glorious. It's in the link above so be sure to give it a watch or seven.

Dang, I got so much salt from Tuckums and Candy that I won't be needing any for a good long while. It's almost as delicious as the salt from angry Super Smash Bros. fans that are upset they didn't get the character they wanted. Gonna have to lay off salty food for at least a month. 

There's still a ton of work to do regarding racial justice but for now, I'd like to say, Happy Juneteeth. 

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