Thread: Juneteenth

No. i dont think it should be a national holiday.
Its not somthing everyone knows about. Its only studied in one state not all 50. I never knew about this. well until i read this.
Yes its important. But it does not deal with any other state other than Texas. its a day that all Texans have to remember. Not anyone is Maine or Florida or California. only Texas. Its a holiday specific to that state. I think it makes that state different. and different is good.

Is it really that big? I never heard of it. Then again I'm not from the USA but still...

If it results in me getting a day off of work, then I say nationalize it! I've never heard of this either, and I doubt it would become a national holiday as it's specific to one state. Maybe a general holiday to celebrate the abolition of slavery would work though.

In Alabama they also celebrate it, but it isn't a holiday or anything like that... It is very big & popular in the are which I live in... It is the biggest event in the summer... A matter of fact we celebrated it this past Saturday... It is like a picnic with a bunch of food, games, people selling things, & the famous talent show. Anyone is welcomed, it is a community event, but the after parties are bananas!!! ^_^ It lose its spark as you get older, but not what it represent & what is really meant for...
To be honest I missed this years because I moved, but my friends who still stay there told me all about it...

Is this a holiday mainly celebrated by African Americans or everyone? Also, i agree a national holiday to celebrate the end of slavery everywhere would be a good idea, and could happen.

Idk. I never heard of it..until now lol. I was checking my mail and found it. Anywho this is my point of view.

It is good to be a holiday, but then again not many races will celebrate it. It is true that African Americans were freed, but just them? Or am I wrong?? Which is why just them celebrate it. Not to be rude or anything..

not really a debate topic, moving to Cyber Lounge