Showing posts with label Juneteenth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Juneteenth. Show all posts

Friday, June 19, 2026

America Celebrates Juneteenth

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Juneteenth 2026

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Friday, June 20, 2025

Biden Celebrates Juneteenth

Biden wasn't running the country.

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Juneteenth

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Juneteenth

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Biden's Juneteenth Event - DISASTER

Biden and Kamala Harris held an early Juneteenth event yesterday evening at the White House. Without Jill there to assist Biden, he was more lost and confused than his usual lost and confused self.

Come on, man! It's not that hard to clap along with the people sitting right next to you. Biden looks so uncomfortable. I wish Biden's slurring would soften the ugliness of his remarks, but the vitriol makes it through his awful, awful delivery. Oh, my God. This is terrible! Wow. Biden needs directions to get back in the White House!

This truly was an "exceptionally embarrassing display of cognitive deficiency" by Biden. There are no excuses to make Biden's performance at the event any less cringe-worthy.

Biden is not able to function. He's not going to get better. This is sad to watch.

Maybe Hunter's trial and all the recent travel abroad has really taken a toll on Biden. Whatever the reason for last night's debacle, he obviously can't serve as president. He just can't.

Posted by Mary at 6/11/2024 04:04:00 AM 0 comments

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Cavalier Johnson - Juneteenth

Mayor of Milwaukee, Cavalier Johnson, sent the following email on Monday morning:

Friend,

Today, as we celebrate Juneteenth, we remember the path our nation has traveled, honoring those who fought for justice and equality. This day symbolizes not only the end of legal slavery but also marks the beginning of a long fight for equality that continues to this day.

In Milwaukee, we have a 52-year long, rich tradition of celebrating Juneteenth. We were the first northern city to host a Juneteenth celebration, and we are proud to uphold this legacy. Even in the face of challenges, we remain united, honoring this day and all it represents.

While it's a time of celebration, it's also a time of reflection and renewal. As we come together, we must also remember that our work isn't finished. We must remain committed to tackling racial disparities and advocating for justice and equality within our city.

This Juneteenth, let's take a moment to acknowledge our journey, appreciate the progress made, and reaffirm our commitment to the cause of justice. We have come far, but we still have a long road to travel.

Happy Juneteenth, Milwaukee. As we move forward, let's do so as a united, progressive city, committed to a future where freedom and equality are realities for all.

Best Regards,

Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Johnson tweeted his Juneteenth joy. Even after the shooting of 6 teens at a Juneteenth celebration, Johnson still was touting the event. There was gunfire in a crowd of people at the Juneteenth celebration. Six teens were shot. SIX.

That's not glorious.

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Milwaukee Juneteenth Celebration - 6 Shot

Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebrations have been marred by horrific violence before. Same old same old.

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Monday, June 19, 2023

Juneteenth - What Is It?

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Sunday, June 20, 2021

Juneteenth Shootings and Riot

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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Vernon Jones: Juneteenth Reminder for Democrat Black Voters

Vernon Jones is the leader the people of Georgia need.

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The Real Story of Juneteenth

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Juneteenth - Past 'Celebrations' in Milwaukee

While Juneteenth Day is new to some Americans, like Biden, Milwaukee has had high-profile celebrations for years.

Read about Milwaukee's Ghosts of Juneteenth Day Past:
Juneteenth Day Violent Closing Ceremomies

Milwaukee Juneteenth Day Assault

Pat Kasthurirangaian

Milwaukee's 2008 Juneteenth Day Celebration and Violence Juneteenth Day, Milwaukee - 54 Arrested

Juneteenth Day 2013 - Arrests
It's sad that Milwaukee's Juneteenth Day festivities have a history of violence and crime. It's sad that the family-friendly celebrations were so often marred.

I hope Juneteenth Day 2021 is different.

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Friday, June 18, 2021

Biden and Juneteenth Day

Let's revisit Biden's comments about Juneteenth Day 2020.

Posted June 12, 2020:

Although protected by his handlers and the Democrat media, Joe Biden is a train wreck. He is incoherent. He even gets lost with notes in front of him.



Clearly, Biden is unfit to serve as president of the United States.

The 25th Amendment pertains to a president becoming incapacitated while in office. The assumption is no political party would nominate someone already incapacitated, but that's what the Democrats are doing.



What is he talking about? Biden has no clue.



Yikes!

Americans need to see Joe Biden as he is, without the scripted interviews, the notes, and the teleprompter.

The Democrats and their media mouthpieces cannot continue to keep Biden hidden and cover up his obvious cognitive problems.

This is rising to the level of a full-blown scandal.

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Biden was a disaster as a candidate. He's a disaster as the illegitimate president that he is.

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Friday, July 3, 2020

Obama and Juneteenth

This is interesting.



I've heard many people say they've never heard of Juneteenth.

I was familiar with Juneteenth because of the years of violence that accompanied celebrations in Milwaukee.

Juneteenth Day 2007 was particularly violent in the city.

While Obama never tweeted about Juneteenth, he did deliver remarks about the day when he was president. Of course, he never pushed for it to become a federal holiday.

Until last month, making Juneteenth a federal holiday wasn't considered. Why didn't Obama encourage making Juneteenth a federal holiday?


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Friday, June 19, 2020

Juneteenth Day 2020

What is Juneteenth Day?

Don't look to Joe Biden for an answer.

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Friday, June 12, 2020

Biden Screws Up Again: Juneteenth, MLK

Although protected by his handlers and the Democrat media, Joe Biden is a train wreck. He is incoherent. He even gets lost with notes in front of him.



Clearly, Biden is unfit to serve as president of the United States.

The 25th Amendment pertains to a president becoming incapacitated while in office. The assumption is no political party would nominate someone already incapacitated, but that's what the Democrats are doing.



What is he talking about? Biden has no clue.



Yikes!

Americans need to see Joe Biden as he is, without the scripted interviews, the notes, and the teleprompter.

The Democrats and their media mouthpieces cannot continue to keep Biden hidden and cover up his obvious cognitive problems.

This is rising to the level of a full-blown scandal.

Posted by Mary at 6/12/2020 04:03:00 AM 0 comments

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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Juneteenth Day 2013 - Arrests

What's this?

I heard on the news yesterday, on radio and TV, that Milwaukee's Juneteenth Day festivities only had a minor hitch after the event. It may or may not have involved people attending the festival.

For example, Watch video from TMJ4.

So, I was surprised to see this:



From FOX6 News:
The Milwaukee Police Department arrested 31 adults and 25 juveniles at the 2013 Juneteenth Day Festival.

Most of the arrests were for municipal violations resulting in citations.

The arrests were spread throughout the duration of the event and consistent with the number of arrests in previous years.
The festival runs from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, one day.

Fifty-six arrests is a lot. That's roughly one arrest every ten minutes for the duration of the event.

If that's consistent with previous years, that's not good.

It's not good that a small street festival requires police in riot gear.

Has Mayor Tom Barrett commented?

Mr. Mayor, this dysfunction and disorder is a behavioral thing. It has nothing to do with inanimate objects, like guns.



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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Juneteenth Day, Milwaukee - 54 Arrested

According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, there were 54 arrests and 2 handguns were confiscated at Milwaukee's Juneteenth Day celebration.

Fifty-four people - 35 adults and 19 juveniles - were arrested at Milwaukee's Juneteenth Day celebration Tuesday, police said.

Most of the arrests were for disorderly conduct and two handguns were confiscated, according to police.

Milwaukee's Juneteenth Day celebration this year could have been worse. Past festivals have been marked by horrific beatings and violence.

Read about the violence at Juneteenth Day 2007.

Read about Pat Kasthurirangaian, the man dragged from his car and severely beaten by thugs after Milwaukee's 2007 Juneteenth Day celebration.

The Juneteenth Day violence brought Milwaukee national attention.

So, I suppose only 54 arrests and 2 handguns being confiscated can be considered a "peaceful" festival, relatively speaking.

That's pretty sad.

The bar is set pretty low if 54 arrests and 2 handguns constitute good news.

Here's video from FOX 6:

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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Eugene Kane and Pat Kasthurirangaian

After the 2007 Juneteenth Day festival, Pat Kasthurirangaian became Milwaukee's Reginald Denny.

One year after Kasthurirangaian was savagely attacked by Marcus Chisolm and others, Eugene Kane interviewed this nationally known victim of Milwaukee's 2007 Juneteenth Day aftermath.

Kane writes that Kasthurirangaian "is doing quite well, thank you."

That's great to hear. Given the viciousness of the attack, it's a blessing that Kasthurirangaian survived and appears to be free of debilitating permanent injuries.

According to Kane, "It was a matter of being caught in the wrong place at the wrong time."

Yeah... No.

I think such a statement minimizes what happened to Kasthurirangaian. In a civilized society, there should be no such wrong place or wrong time.

No one should be driving a car, be surrounded by a group of thugs who bust the windshield, and then be brutally beaten.

Kasthurirangaian, a 44-year-old native of India who became a U.S. citizen after attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, suddenly became the face of random violence. And for a short time, it wasn’t a pretty face; the attack left this husband and father of three children with an orbital fracture, a chipped tooth and other injuries, and he had to have surgery.

Still, his resolve to remain in the area didn’t waver. When I interviewed him just days after the attack, it was surprising — and admirable — to hear him refuse to express bitterness against Juneteenth Day organizers and not try to blame anyone other than the individuals who actually did the deed.

Last Thursday, I stopped by to visit Kasthurirangaian at his Riverwest store, the Burleigh Market at E. Burleigh and N. Buffum streets. I found him in strikingly good condition, healed from his injuries and in great shape due to an increased exercise schedule.

His attitude was just as strong, too.

“I’m still heavily invested in this neighborhood,” he said, speaking about more than just money but also his desire to have an impact on the lives of his surrounding neighbors. “Everybody who works in my store lives within a block from here.”

Along with running his store, Kasthurirangaian — not surprisingly, most folks just call him “Pat” — is involved in an ambitious project to open a commercial development at N. 6th and W. Vine streets. with grants from the Small Business Administration and the state. With his partners, he’s determined to bring economic prosperity to the area while practicing a personal doctrine of diversity in employment practices.

Since last year, the publicity over his beating has receded. For a while, the videotape of his beating was broadcast so often on local television that it seemed like he had a new nickname: “The guy who got beat up at Juneteenth Day.”

Kasthurirangaian remains thankful for the outpouring of support from the community after his ordeal, including several fund-raisers that helped pay for his surgery. The court system also helped keep him abreast of the whereabouts of his primary attacker, Marcus Chisolm, who is serving time in the House of Correction after pleading guilty to aggravated battery.

Although many pointed to the incident as a sign of eroding safety in the central city, Kasthurirangaian never seemed to think of the Juneteenth incident as anything more than a random event. He does acknowledge an increased police presence in his Riverwest neighborhood since last year’s troubles, for which he’s grateful.

Kasthurirangaian has a remarkable attitude. More power to him.

But that's not Kane's point. His column isn't so much about Kasthurirangaian being a determined, strong-willed man as it is about the white people who were horrified by the scenes of his beating and the white people who harass Kane with racist comments.

Had the video of the attack not been shown on local TV so much, had Kasthurirangaian not become such a well known victim, there would not have been such concern in the wider community about what was happening in the central city.

The images told a story and it wasn't the story of a random event.

It was a tale of a city on the brink. Police Chief Nan Hegerty needed to be replaced, and she was.

Ed Flynn came in and, in effect, declared war on the disorder that was taking hold.

He brought extremely heavy security to Juneteenth Day. Police on top of buildings? A helicopter? Police in riot gear on horseback and motorcycles? That's dramatic by any assessment.

That's not the way to respond to a random event. Yes, Kasthurirangaian was randomly chosen to be attacked; but the culture of violence that permeates too much of too many areas of the city isn't random. It's an ugly slice of everyday life in Milwaukee.

Kane goes on to frame the 2008 Juneteenth Day festival as a test for Flynn and other leaders.

...The success of last week’s Juneteenth Day was partly attributed to the increased police presence. Frankly, if the Milwaukee police had not been able to ensure a peaceful celebration this year, it would have been an abject failure for new Chief Edward Flynn and any of the various community leaders who vowed there would be no problems.

If the thugs had managed to take over Juneteenth Day again, that would have been a sure sign the urban terrorists were winning.

I give Kane credit for calling the thugs "urban terrorists." That's strong language and it fits.

I don't like that he puts the responsibility for a peaceful celebration on the Milwaukee police. Instead, he should focus on the failure of those in the community to cooperate with police and show zero tolerance toward the thugs. He should address those giving cover to the urban terrorists and the urban terrorists themselves.

Kane ends his column with a racial slam:

It was disappointing to get the impression that many Milwaukeeans seemed almost hopeful there would be problems at Juneteenth Day to validate their negative opinions about black people. But they had to save their phone calls and e-mails for another time, possibly African World Festival later this summer.

First, people harassing Kane with racist phone calls and e-mails are thugs of a different sort, but thugs nonetheless.

Such behavior is absolutely inexcusable. Rather than demeaning blacks, they demean themselves with their slime. INEXCUSABLE.

That said, I wonder how many Milwaukeeans Kane actually believes hoped for problems at Juneteenth Day this year.

How many Milwaukeeans does he believe are hoping that violence erupts at African World Festival?

There is no question that Kane is trashing "many Milwaukeeans."

The ones calling and e-mailing him with racist comments deserve to be trashed, but they are a small, small group. They may be persistent in their harassment, but they aren't a reflection of "many Milwaukeeans."

The way Kane paints white Milwaukeeans as racist is no different than whites painting black Milwaukeeans as violent thugs.

I'm sick of it. It's not fair. It's not reality.

Kane needs to get off of his one-way street and become part of the solution.

Posted by Mary at 6/22/2008 12:27:00 PM 0 comments

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