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Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long over due. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. Sensitized to the conditions and experiences of others, only then can we make significant and lasting improvements in our society.
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That beautiful little girl that you see is my daughter, Naimah-Joy. "I love you sweetie." - Daddy

I love my family; My sister's Kariema Sonoma, Afi Loyiso, Ayesha Kalissa, Rafiah Consuela, & the one who help start it all, my mother Naima Ain.
Naima
= Rich & pleasant magnificently impressive, Comfort, amenity, tranquility, peace, graceful.
Ain
= The Third Eye, precious & the one who practices reasoning.
Kariema
= Generous & Noble
Sonoma
= An Indian tribe, but Kariema was named for the neighborhood that existed on "Sonoma Street" that helped to take care of my mother when she was pregnant with her & helped to take care of Kariema after she was born. It was a tribute to all of those people.
Afi
= Spiritual
Loyiso
= She Who Comes to Conquer
Ayesha
= Full of Life, She was named that because of her difficult labor where she &/or my mother was not expected to live. Right before the doctor was to perform a procedure that would've saved my mother, but not necessarily Ayesha, just popped out. The doctor said that in his entire career that had never happened before. Ayesha also came out smiling.
Kalissa
= Sweetheart & Beloved, name given to my mother by my father.
Rafiah
= Prophetess, Happiness, prosperity, named for a family friend named Rafiah.
Consuela
=My grandmothers name.
Bilal
- named for the first caller of prayer, also Bilal was an Ethiopian slave that rose to greatness because of his strong faith in "One God". Was also known as the only one of Prophet Muhammad's followers who did not waver under torture to denounce Islam. Bilal also rose to greatness as a statesman, & military strategist for Islam. Bilal also represents African-Americans, who were once enslaved, believed in the power of God, & has survived because of that strong belief.
Muhammad
= Prophet - worthy of praise, praised
I Hope this helps explains some things. My mother & father took great pains to name us all with names that represented out spirit, & well as the spirit of our people.

I want to say, . . .

. . ."Hello" to all my Family & Friends: Naimah-Joy, Naima, Kariema, Afi, Ayesha, Rafiah, Dominic, Nandi, Zenobia, Surayyah, Naim-Bilal, Imani, Kim, Deanna, Dominique, Savon, Big Just, Young Just, Brandi, Ashaki, Adam, April, Alesha, Alethia, Alexis, Alicia, Amanda, Amathula, Amy, Andee, Andrea, Angela, Anika, Anissa, Arisia, Ashanti, Beverly, Birthe, Brandria, Bridgete, Candi, Candice, Carla, Carley, Cassandra, Chisara, Crystal, Dana, Dawn, Denille, Dominique, Donna, Elease, Erica, Faith, Fallon, Fantasia, Farah, Genolia, Gina, Ginny, Gladys, Gretchen, Hattie, Heather, Jai, Jaime, Janet, Janetta, Janine, Jasmine, Jean, Joi, Julie, Justin, Kamii, Karin, Katisha, Katie, Kelly, Keisha, Kenya, Kesha, Kesmit, Kia, Kieva, Kim, Kirsten, Kristin, Kyesha, Laconda, Lashonda, LaSonya, Lauren, Latrece, LaToria, LaTrina, LeKenya, Lesley, Linda, Lisa, Lorre, Marggie, Mariam, Margret, Marika, Melody, Michelle, My?Esha, Monje, Monica, Mo-Neke, Monique, Nancy, Odesha, Pauline, Patrece, Patrick, Petra, Rebecca, Rasheemah, Raynell,Rebecca, Renea, Ria, Robin, Rotimi, Sabrina, Samia, Samora, Sara, Shai, Shakeeba, Shani, Sharla, Sharon, Shay, Shelly, Shoneen, Shevon, Shuanda, Shauna, Sherreka, Sherrice, Shuntoya, Shante, Sophia, Stephanie, Taifa, Tamaira, Tenecia, Tameka, Tapekia, Tara, Tiffany, Tina, Teisha, Thomika, Tiyonnoh, Tolona, Tomasa, Tonya, Twinetta, Valerie, Vallie, Vanessa, Vernell, Victoria, Viola, Volari, Will, Wanda, Ylonda, Zalestra

And a special "Happy Birthday" to all my friends who have birthdays in March:
1st Felicia, Christine, & Jessie
2nd Sheldon
4th Toni & Tamara
5th Kara & Tasia
6th Aliya
7th Brittiany
8th Sweet & Shanna
9th Mela
10th Elisa
12th Janine & LaKrisha
15th Lisa
16th Veronica & Pam
17th Michelle James
18th Rustie & Annette
19th Toya Johnson
20th Mia, Sheka, & ChaShonda
22nd Asheba, Nikia, Robyn, & Crystal Brown
23rd Ladt
25th Maria
26th Peaches
27th Tina, Aretha, & Tabitha
28th Jennifer
30th Crystal, Kristi, & Nakeishia

Events Around the World in June

Philippine Independence Day is on June 12.
Disney's Donald Duck's "birthday" June 9.
Youth Day in South Africa June 16.
Juneteenth, (aka Freedom Day or Emancipation Day) primarily in Texas June 19,
Father's Day
Most United States schools end for summer break.

"I hope that U R enjoying your day."