National Association of Juneteenth Lineage

Celebrating Culture & Independence

WHY JUNETEENTH

When the United States won its independence, the freedom of the states changed little for the most subjugated and enslaved within the former colonies. In fact, many colonizers who participated in chattel slavery had fought in the American Revolution over fears that the abolition of slavery sweeping through their former homelands would also take root in the "New" World. Upon the revolution’s victory, and immediate fears over abolition put to rest, it was not until nearly a century later that freedom became more accessible to everyone. Celebration of Juneteenth honors those who demanded for more than a performative acknowledgement of justice and also supports a more inclusive understanding of independence.

Lula Briggs Galloway

FOREMOTHER OF JUNETEENTH

Lula Briggs Galloway, National Association of Juneteenth Lineage, founder of the Juneteenth Creative Cultural Center and Museum in Saginaw, MI; author the book, Juneteenth: Ring the Bell of Freedom

Lula Briggs Galloway spent decades lobbying for national recognition of Juneteenth
Galloway passed away in 2008
She once worked with former U.S. Senator and Republican Trent Lott on national recognition

TitleJuneteenth, Ring the Bell of Freedom

AuthorLula Briggs Galloway

EditorAudrey Beatty

ContributorNational Association of Juneteenth Linage

PublisherNational Association of Juneteenth Lineage, 1999

Length275 pages

Errol "DOC" Holliday Sr

DIASPORA AEROPACE DIRECTOR

HUBBLE TELESCOPE HEAD ENGINEER

Errol "DOC" Holliday Sr. the S.T.E.M. Class 2022 Awardee into the Silicon Black Legends. U.S.Navy- Retiree & Aerospace Engineer Retiree

I would enjoy and want to continue my Life's work for our African American Community History to be TOLD.

Respectfully Yours

Errol "DOC" Holliday Sr.

THE DOC SPEAKS

HUBBLE TELESCOPE

African Americans in Silicon Valley

Greetings,

My name is Marshon Kincy, the CEO of the National Association of Juneteenth Lineage. As we prepare for a great Diaspora transition in 2024, we would like to send strong and positive messages pertaining to our history. Implementing this will be several events and milestones throughout the year. One of which will include the chronicling of our history in STEM through the National STEM Inductees. Inductees’ contributions will be celebrated and integrated into Black History Month through learning materials. Chief among them will be a book to recognize Black History and African American STEM leaders from Silicon Valley.

Our goal is to sell 1 million copies of this historical book. We find it essential to introduce young African Americans to a rich STEM history. By educating and increasing knowledge of our Black STEM leaders, we will draw awareness to our representation in the field throughout history and encourage our youth to participate. As such, we welcome families to become better acquainted with the history of African American contributions to Silicon Valley as well as the world at large. Partnering with several organizations to launch a full month-long campaign, we will introduce the world to the Black STEM History in 2024. We invite you to join us as we bring historical awareness of the Black STEM community.

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Mansa Museum

To support our vision to expand in educational resources, our museum initiative will provide the public with live and interactive forms of educational support.

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