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.

MAN OF THE YEAR

Hubble Telescope

Head Developmental Mechanic.

Dear Errol "Doc" L. Holliday,

Congratulations on your nomination and selection among ONYX Magazine's 2024 Men of Honor (MOH). This celebratory distinction, now in its fifth year, is one of the Southeast's most acclaimed tributes to recognize Black men with outstanding achievements in business and community that surpass those of their peers. You are a trailblazer, a leader who has committed efforts above and beyond the excellence of an assemblage of men, and we are proud to tout your accomplishments.

ONYX Magazine is the premier publication that has celebrated Black achievement throughout Florida and beyond for more than 26 years. In alignment with Founding Partner Orlando Health, our MOH committee cordially requests your presence at our 2024 award celebrations. These esteemed gatherings of dignitaries have grown to become signature events that previously acknowledged a state, regional, and global conclave of men who deserve resounding ovations for their efforts.

The NAJL Celebrates

Errol "DOC" Holliday Sr

Head Developmental Mechanic.

HUBBLE TELESCOPE

LMSC/ Lockheed Missile Space Corporation : Hourly position 7yrs and Engineer position 9yrs

Director and Engineer is over the project and I was the employee who performed the job that was outlined by manufacturing work instructions.

Each job that was done needed a PQC STAMP:

PQC means Personal Qualification Control and my number was 639699.

That stamp was well known by the Quality Control people.

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

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

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