Grand Crossing Park Neighborhood
Network
"...What YOU can do for YOUR Neighborhood"
One might think it unbelievable, but there are more than a few people who
ask why we celebrate Juneteenth! They think we're somehow celebrating having
been slaves, instead or respecting those who finally achieved a long sought goal
after a terrible struggle. The milestone recognizes the victory of many
different kinds of people joining forces against evil.
We celebrate Juneteenth as a remembrance. Those who forget history are
doomed to repeat it. We remember because it is only right and responsible to
give credence to achievements of the past. The cause of freedom achieved during
that period was monumental.
Our Network chiefly comes together for Juneteenth as a capacity
building mechanism. Building connections to ensure safer
neighborhood and a better future. The end of school is reason enough to
come together as a community and ensure students know their history. Ideally, we
should come together and recognize many achievements of heritage, family and
community. Juneteenth gives us that opportunity. What we are courageous enough
do with it ...is up to us.
--
Brad O. Redrick,
Chairman
Chairman
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