Jubilee Day

An absolute brew-tiful Juneteenth 2024. Freedom Day... in a real dames' way.

See y'all January 1, 1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation establishing that all those enslaved in the Confederate states their freedom.

So, for over 2 1/2 years they all didn't know... 

Juneteenth is commemorative of the day federal troops led by General Gordon Granger stood on business reading: "The people of Texas are now informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, ALL slaves are free “. It wasn't until now all that were slaved had been told.

Freely, I elected to visit @Koffeko  -one of my favorites. A locally black female owned business that serves good vibes and a dope flavorist. Daily coffee deals and convos that give you the feels. ☕

With this sweltering St. Louis summer solstice, it had to be an iced Americano with a twist today for me. Sipped a few drips, while I enjoyed family playing an UNO and a Chess game. A cool coffeehouse where I can multitask with family, friends and good drinks.
 

 @dellwoodrecreationcenter put on a FREE family fun event! "Jubilee Day" --Music, Roller skating, gaming truck, inflatables, food trucks, FREE Health Screenings, Art Performances and a FREE Dirty Muggs Show.  

There were so many things to enjoy for all personality types.  As a self-ordained "professional" shopper, I always enjoy the vendors show-- from jewelry to retirement ideas @dellwoodrecreationcenter had all one's options covered from head to toe.

This event was dripping great energy and bringing out good folks.  Many representations of Black Excellence from the planning of it all, community love, Locs and Fros, to the

many folding chairs (IYKYK). In a real dame way, I definitely enjoyed celebrating there.

“Shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.” --President Abraham Lincoln