not even just the whole commercialization...that's a whole issue in and of itself.... but...the sheer volume of "events" and "Things" being promoted, happening, going on, etc...
4. "We can't let them "Cinco de Mayo" Juneteenth" In response to Reply # 0
That's where I'm at with it. We really needed those voting bills and the police reform to be enacted to get more substantive gains on top of a holiday.
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10. "Trump eating a taco salad in celebration of May 5th" In response to Reply # 9
That may eventually happen, but it ain't that kind of party. I don't want Desantis sitting eating some collard greens w/ ham hocks talking about he celebrating Juneteenth on Twitter.
**Sig** -Blackthought is the dopest emcee alive -Uncle Sam and Santa Clause are good buddies. -Be selfless and the world will be a better place.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79611 posts
Wed Jun-08-22 06:48 AM
21. "right? It should be a celebration" In response to Reply # 9
This country is always going to try to make money off a holiday
but WE should definitely party and make the most of it.
I remember a Juneteenth celebration in Philly and one in VA.. and maybe one in NYC but I can’t front, had no idea why it was a thing. Just thought it was another reason for a block party or a street festival.
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5. "I'm waiting to get invited to the Juneteenth Weekend BBQ" In response to Reply # 0
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79611 posts
Tue Jun-07-22 02:28 PM
13. "Going to the Burgh for Juneteenth" In response to Reply # 0
My people are turning it into a reunion for our town. We used to have it in August and it fell off once the elders started to pass on.
Realized it made sense to come home for Juneteenth and support our local community center.
I’m excited.
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19. "since 199Neva... I didn't really know KNOW bout it till I moved to DC" In response to Reply # 16
in 1999.... even then I just thought it was some cool DC shit because they'd have a parade or something downtown and I would always happen to be around at work that day...
17. "In recent events these mfs been HUNTING us. I get it. BUT...." In response to Reply # 0
We gotta live man. We can't let these mfs steal out joy. Bring a roscoe if you gotta. Carry a clip of armor piercing rounds if you gotta, but we gotta live, y'all.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79611 posts
Wed Jun-08-22 06:42 AM
20. "they always been hunting us" In response to Reply # 17
but you are correct
we gotta live.
fuck them
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