To me Juneteenth represents endless possibilities for what can be. Juneteenth to me is also a real life reminder of the bondage that a lack of access, that a lack of knowledge and a lack of communication can hold people in.  Just as Juneteenth reminds me of the dangers of not knowing and how the effects of being disconnected and left behind can affect families and communities for decades. So Juneteenth to me marks the annual time where we can come together, assess and plan on how we can become more unified on uplifting not only our immediate communities but our neighboring communities as well.

 

#TogetherWeRise

Twyla Lee - Founder of Bridge the Gap314

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