1 Juneteenth is an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible and there is still so much work to do. -Barack Obama
No matter how wretched a society is, change is always possible. Things can always turn better. Juneteenth is testament to the fact that we can always progress as a society and give up our regressive ways.
2 Emancipation wasn’t a gift bestowed on the slaves; it was something they took for themselves, the culmination of their long struggle for freedom. -Jamelle Bouie
Emancipation was never something that was handed down to the slaves. It was something that they fought for. It was their incessant struggle that brought them that freedom.
3 We must keep the faith because we are one people, We are brothers and sisters, We all live in the same house: The American house. -John Lewis
America is a land of one people. We are all a family living in the same house: America. And it is only by standing together and uniting that we can make this nation a better place altogether.
4 Juneteenth allows us to remember how far black people have progressed since and it is a reminder of the strength we have within us. -Bethel Kyeza
Juneteenth is testament to the fact that black people have progressed despite the systematic oppression that they have been subjected to. It is a testament to the strength that black people have within them.
5 Liberation lies within us and will not be formed from the current institutional structures we have in place for it never has. -Fatimata Cham
Liberation comes from change within us. A system that has always been used to oppress people can never be used to relieve that oppression. It has to be dismantled altogether and a new system be placed in its place.
6 Juneteenth also embodies the resilience of Black people, Even in the face of a broken system, we choose to find joy in resistance. -O’brian Rosario
Juneteenth is about the resilience and strength of the Black people. It is proof that even in the face of overwhelming abuse and oppression, the black community stood strong and fought for their rights.
7 In the end, anti-black, anti-female, and all forms of discrimination are equivalent to the same thing: anti-humanism. -Shirley Chisholm
Any form of systematic injustice and discrimination is a crime against humanity itself. Unless everyone enjoys their rights and freedom, humanity is not completely free of injustice.
8 If you dare to struggle, you dare to win, If you dare not struggle, then damn it, you don’t deserve to win. -Fred Hampton
No victory comes without struggle. If you do not have the courage to face your problems and dare to struggle, you can never expect to win. Look at all the injustice and oppression that you are subjected to in its face and demand your rights. Stand up for them and keep fighting till you win.
9 Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. -Martin Luther King Jr.
The oppressors will never care for the oppressed. You cannot expect them to come out and help the oppressed. Justice and freedom have to be demanded by the oppressed themselves.
10 Juneteenth represents liberation and it belongs to us, It is a constant reminder that Black freedom is predestined. -Dannese Mapanda
Juneteenth is a testament to the fact that black people have the resilience and strength within them. It is a reminder that even in the face of overwhelming injustice they chose to stand up for their rights.
11 You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom. -Malcolm X
Peace and freedom go hand in hand. Without freedom and liberty, there can be no peace. And without peace, injustice follows.
12 What we want, what we represent, what we endure is what America is. -Richard Wright
The black community has always been subjected to injustice and systematic oppression. And their struggle is what has defined America. Their endurance and strength and resilience are the core of American values.
13 We have to wake up America, We have to make America uncomfortable like we’ve been uncomfortable for 400 years. -Gwen Carr
The Black community has been subjected to several injustices over the years. While the privileged have stayed numb to their struggle, those at the receiving end have had to face the brunt of the injustices. And it is time that the comfortable become uncomfortable and be made to see what the true reality is in the country.
14 Juneteenth means so much to me, It represents the freedom that my ancestors fought so tirelessly for. -Mariah Cooley
Juneteenth is the celebration of the struggles that every black person throughout history has had to go to. And it is a celebration of their resilience and strength. It represents freedom, strength, and power.
15 Nobody’s free until everybody’s free. -Fannie Lou Hamer
Nobody is truly free until everyone is free. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Until every person is emancipated and protected from injustice and oppression, humanity can never be truly free.
15 Most Powerful Juneteenth Quotes Against Racism and Oppression
1. Juneteenth is an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible and there is still so much work to do. -Barack Obama
2. Emancipation wasn’t a gift bestowed on the slaves; it was something they took for themselves, the culmination of their long struggle for freedom. -Jamelle Bouie
3. We must keep the faith because we are one people, We are brothers and sisters, We all live in the same house: The American house. -John Lewis
4. Juneteenth allows us to remember how far black people have progressed since and it is a reminder of the strength we have within us. -Bethel Kyeza
5. Liberation lies within us and will not be formed from the current institutional structures we have in place for it never has. -Fatimata Cham
6. Juneteenth also embodies the resilience of Black people, Even in the face of a broken system, we choose to find joy in resistance. -O’brian Rosario
7. In the end, anti-black, anti-female, and all forms of discrimination are equivalent to the same thing: anti-humanism. -Shirley Chisholm
8. If you dare to struggle, you dare to win, If you dare not struggle, then damn it, you don’t deserve to win. -Fred Hampton
9. Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. -Martin Luther King Jr.
10. Juneteenth represents liberation and it belongs to us, It is a constant reminder that Black freedom is predestined. -Dannese Mapanda
11. You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom. -Malcolm X
12. What we want, what we represent, what we endure is what America is. -Richard Wright
13. We have to wake up America, We have to make America uncomfortable like we’ve been uncomfortable for 400 years. -Gwen Carr
14. Juneteenth means so much to me, It represents the freedom that my ancestors fought so tirelessly for. -Mariah Cooley
15. Nobody’s free until everybody’s free. -Fannie Lou Hamer