06/19/2026
Happy Juneteenth. ❤️💛💚🖤
When I was in high school, I won a contest reciting part of the Gettysburg Address. To this day, I can still remember the opening words:
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”
I may not remember the entire speech anymore, but that line has stayed with me.
Today is a day to celebrate freedom, reflect on our history, and recognize how far we’ve come while continuing to strive toward the ideals of equality and opportunity for all.
As someone who was adopted and raised by a family that taught me the value of kindness, respect, and community, I’m grateful for the people who invested in me and helped shape who I am today.
So today, I’m celebrating freedom, family, community, and the belief that every person’s story matters.
And if you’re spending the day with family and good food, just remember… somebody is still going to have dishes tomorrow. 😅🐝💜
Happy Juneteenth, everyone.
— Loren