• wjrii@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    As a young child, you learn the Civil War was about slavery.

    Later, you learn the Civil War was about a lot of complicated things.

    Ultimately, you learn that the Civil War was about slavery.

    Edit: And remember, Juneteenth is fairly close to commemorating this, especially with the current state of southern politics.

    • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.world
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      7 months ago

      I am very grateful that Juneteenth is now a federal holiday. Of course I appreciate the day off work, but I also appreciate the reason for that day of celebration.