Torraine Walker(@TorraineWalker) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On May 20, 1865, 11 days after the end of the Civil War and 2 years after the Proclamation first issued by President Abraham Lincoln, Emancipation of enslaved Black Floridians was proclaimed in Tallahassee. I'm in Jacksonville to document the commemoration of .

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El Caite(@elcaitenic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happy Emancipation Day Corn Islands! ☀️🎉🌴

Hoy celebran 182 años de la valiente lucha por la libertad. Que su espíritu resiliente siga inspirándonos.

¡Feliz Día de la Emancipación!


Happy Emancipation Day Corn Islands! ☀️🎉🌴

Hoy celebran 182 años de la valiente lucha por la libertad. Que su espíritu resiliente siga inspirándonos.

¡Feliz Día de la Emancipación! 

#EmancipationDay 
#Nicaragua
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Amazing Zoltan(@AmazingZoltan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

BREAKING: Trudeau and Sophie announce they are separating.

History has a funny way of repeating itself. Trudeau's parents famously separated in 1977. I recently made a music video about Trudeau's mother.

The irony of this happening on is not lost on Zoltan.

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CULTURA NICA(@nica_cultura) 's Twitter Profile Photo

| 'Día De La Emancipación'☀️🎉🌴 Hoy conmemoramos 182 años de la valiente lucha por la libertad, ¡Celebremos la historia y el espíritu resiliente de esta hermosa tierra! 🇳🇮✨

📸: Instituto Nicaragüense de Turismo

#27DeAgosto| 'Día De La Emancipación'☀️🎉🌴 Hoy conmemoramos 182 años de la valiente lucha por la libertad, ¡Celebremos la historia y el espíritu resiliente de esta hermosa tierra! 🇳🇮✨

📸: @InturNicaragua #EmancipationDay #NicaraguaÚnicaOriginal #NicaraguaFascinanteIrresistibl
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BlackHistoryStudies(@BlkHistStudies) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Bernie Grant MP set up The Africa Reparations Movement (ARM UK) in 1993 with the aim of seeking reparations for the harm done to Africa and the African diaspora through enslavement, colonisation, and racism.

Bernie Grant MP set up The Africa Reparations Movement (ARM UK) in 1993 with the aim of seeking reparations for the harm done to Africa and the African diaspora through enslavement, colonisation, and racism. #berniegrant #emancipationday
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Whitney Fox for Congress (FL-13)(@whitfox) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, we celebrate Emancipation Day in Florida, marking the liberation of Black people in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Let's continue the fight for justice and equality for all. 

Today, we celebrate Emancipation Day in Florida, marking the liberation of Black people in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Let's continue the fight for justice and equality for all. 

#EmancipationDay #FloridaHistory #BlackHistory
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Jonathan Myers(@wusaweatherman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A fabulous, warmer, and also bit less windy day to celebrate DC and also the final day of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Highs will reach up well into the 70s to near up under mostly sunny skies. WUSA9

A fabulous, warmer, and also bit less windy day to celebrate DC #EmancipationDay and also the final day of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Highs will reach up well into the 70s to near up under mostly sunny skies. #WUSA9weather @wusa9
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Francesco Sorbara(@fsorbara) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happy !

Today, I joined @anchorcoalition, Steven Del Duca & Vaughan’s Black community to raise the Emancipation flag outside City Hall & commemorate the triumph of freedom & equality for all.

Let’s continue to honour the courage of those who fought for liberty.

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Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh(@SenOchoaBogh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today marks Emancipation Day in Washington, D.C., commemorating the abolition of slavery in the capital. A day to celebrate freedom, reflect on our past, and continue the fight for opportunity for all.

Today marks Emancipation Day in Washington, D.C., commemorating the abolition of slavery in the capital. A day to celebrate freedom, reflect on our past, and continue the fight for opportunity for all. #EmancipationDay
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US Capitol Historical Society(@CapitolHistory) 's Twitter Profile Photo

in , 1862, slavery was abolished in . “I trust I am not dreaming,” joyously reacted. But the act was “not only a staggering blow to slavery...but a killing blow to the rebellion—and the beginning of the end for both.”

#OTD in #History, 1862, slavery was abolished in #WashingtonDC. “I trust I am not dreaming,” #FrederickDouglass joyously reacted. But the act was “not only a staggering blow to slavery...but a killing blow to the rebellion—and the beginning of the end for both.” #EmancipationDay
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Anita Anand(@AnitaAnandMP) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On , we recognize the devastating impacts of slavery on communities and persisting consequences it has had.

We also honour the resilience and strength of Black & Indigenous communities, just as we did today with the Canadian Armed Forces & public servants.

On #EmancipationDay, we recognize the devastating impacts of slavery on communities and persisting consequences it has had.

We also honour the resilience and strength of Black & Indigenous communities, just as we did today with the Canadian Armed Forces & public servants.
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