Juneteenth: A Truly American Holiday

Portions of comments at the Juneteenth Community Celebration, June 19, 2025.

By Candyce Scott

Juneteenth – a truly American holiday.

A celebration of America’s love for liberty.

A holiday based in perseverance of Americans to be free.

A reminder that we live in a country where the leaders have to respect all branches of government even if it takes years to bring justice and freedom.

While America was late to abolish slavery compared to other nations, this holiday represents its persistence to make sure it was known to all that slavery is not our America or the American way. So let this holiday always be a reminder of what we stand for and what and we must stand up for.

Where we stand united to say Liberty and Justice for All – not a few, not some, not the chosen, but for All.

Liberty and Justice for all.

Say it with me.

Liberty and Justice for

All Liberty and justice for all.