Dr. Hattie N. Washington
Dear Dads,
May Your Day
Be Enjoyable, Blessed, & Full of LOVE! 
Father’s Day is always the time when everyone gets a chance to show their gratitude toward and appreciation of their fathers, stepfathers, family members, mentors, other father figures, and care providers.
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While gifts can be a good way to show your love toward them,
but, the best way to show your love and appreciation is
just by saying,
 "I Love You".
 FATHER’S DAY
is celebrated in the United States annually on the third Sunday in June.

It is a special day to
celebrate and honor
fathers, fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of other fathers in society--including our Heavenly
fathers (as my dear
deceased father).
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Best Wishes, Dads
I commend you for staying ever-present
in your child's/children's life.

Much LOVE & Many Blessings,
Hattie (Aunt Hattie)
Celebrating Juneteenth (June 19th)
June 19th--A Federal Holiday
The Senate voted unanimously on June 15th, 2021, to have June 19th as a federal holiday; the House voted (415-14) on June 16th to approve Juneteenth as a federal holiday.

President Joe Biden signed it into law on June 17th, declaring Juneteenth, June 19th, a federal holiday--surrounded by Vice President Kamala Harris; Opal Lee, "Grandmother of the Juneteenth Holiday;" and other advocates, activists, and elected officials.

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(see CNN link below of story & photos on Juneteenth):
Historic Background & Facts About Juneteenth

June 19, 1865
(First Juneteeth):

Major General Gordon Grainger arrived in Galveston, TX, with news that the Civil War had ended and all the slaves were free. 

During the war, Union soldiers could not get past the Confederate troops to enter Texas to tell the slaves
about the Emancipation Proclamation. 

When the war was over,
and slavery was officially illegal, plantation owners
still did not tell their slaves
that they were free. 
As a result, the slaves in Texas did not know that they were free until Major General Granger's announcement two
and a half years later.

Therefore, his arrival in Texas and the good news on June 19th,1865, is known as the date that the last slaves were freed. This was the date of the celebration of the first Juneteenth 
(also known as
 Emancipation Day).

TGIJ: Thank God It's JUNETEENTH!
Today, June 19th: Juneteenth is the newest federal
Holiday--Thanks to tireless activists and advocates, such as
Opal Lee, known as the "Grandmother of the Juneteenth
Holiday", and many others--a long-awaited holiday for
celebrating African American freedom and achievements. 

A DELAY IS NOT NECESSARILY A DENIAL!
Just DON'T GIVE UP!
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How Will You Celebrate
this Official Juneteenth Federal Holiday?

Here are a few noted Events and Activities:

The Smithsonian, The Henry Ford Museum,
The National Museum of African American History and Cultural,
The Library of Congress--and many other institutions-sponsored
activities and celebrations--to educate more people about
African American history and culture in general.
A Juneteenth Challenge: Be LIKE....
DO WHAT YOU CAN
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Keep The FAITH;
Keep
MOVING FORWARD
And
Be DRIVEN2SUCCEED
A Treat! Great Books For A Great Cause!
In honor of Juneteenth and Father's Day,
my books are
on Sale for $19!

The sale runs from Today, June 19th - July 19th.

(The $19 Sale is
ONLY Available on my website
at the Link)
Fathers Do Read & Can Cook, Too.
Get Your Books For Dad, TODAY!