Quincy Murdock - What Juneteenth Means To Me

Juneteenth means so much to me. Growing up in the south even in the 90's, you could always tell things weren't right. The teachings in school left me feeling at times "something is missing". The lack of black people existence, seemed non important, looked over, and basically ignored. As a child, many of these concerns and misguided ways were covered up by our families. To make us feel good about ourselves, they showered us with love, affection, and any material things we needed or just asked for. We never knew our true background, what we had faced as Black African Americans, and most importantly, what we would grow up to face. As i got older, i started seeing the world for what it was. Most importantly, i noticed what being black really meant. Being black, we were made and taught to just be thankful. Even if its below our worth and rate we deserved, you never was supposed to speak up or say anything about it. We should just be thankful we where in the room and was getting the little we got. The " we want our 40 acres and a mule " hit more once i was older. What teachings does all this do to the Black African American. Firstly, they put fear in you for speaking out ( even if treated unfairly ) that you will be punished. Todays modern day whippings or hangings have been replaced with taking financial gain, opportunities away. We are still oppressed in many ways as black people. Secondly, it cause a black individual to have low self esteem about themselves and not have the " sky's the limit " attitude. While other races are taught they can become lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs, presidents ... black folks are taught and raised to punch a clock, work for the man, and in most cases for minimum wage and less than what we work so hard for. Reminds you of slavery days on the fields in some sorts right? I say all this to say, while we have came a long way, we as black people still are no were close to where we could be as far as equality and what we rightfully deserved and are owed. To other races, Juneteenth is just another day. Its a waste. Its not a real holiday. I expect those who have never dealt with inequality, wrong doing, and being oppressed for many years, decades, centuries to feel that way. Me being a Black African American man with great Black African American ancestors and families who have fought blood, sweat and tears just for us to be equal to the rest of the races of people across the world. For the fight to just be treated fairly and have equal rights. Juneteenth means the world to me. This is OUR day, Black African Americans across the world! Happy Juneteenth! Love! Quincy Murdock

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