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HAPPY JUNETEENTH!!
Today, we honor not only a pivotal moment in history, but the enduring strength of a people whose hope survived in the face of unimaginable hardship. Juneteenth marks the day freedom finally reached the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston—a freedom that had been delayed, withheld, and resisted, but never extinguished.

This day is about more than a moment in history. It is a celebration of resilience, courage, and the unwavering belief in a better future. We honor the ancestors whose sacrifices helped create opportunities they themselves may never have had the chance to experience, and whose legacy continues to shape our nation today.

As we celebrate Juneteenth, we reflect with gratitude, confront our history with honesty, and recognize the humanity, dignity, and perseverance that carried generations forward. It is a story of hope, strength, and the enduring pursuit of freedom.

History Sources:
https://www.history.com/articles/what-is-juneteenth
https://x.com/HISTORY/status/1803387298504953911
https://www.hcn.org/articles/as-we-celebrate-juneteenth-a-look-at-the-true-history-of-emancipation/

Books for kids and adults:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/the-read-down/juneteenth/
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/7-books-for-celebrating-juneteenth
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/179055/hidden-in-plain-view-by-jacqueline-l-tobin-and-raymond-g-dobard-phd-with-a-new-afterword/

Check out these cool people:
https://blackwomenphotographers.com/interviews/45-photos-from-black-women-photographers-that-embody-black-resilience-in-2021
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLFbYvTMuz5/?img_index=6
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/19/nx-s1-5436967/juneteenth-underground-railroad-quilts

Save the dates! 📅

SASO is happy to announce 2026 volunteer training in Durango, CO.

Submit your application and meet with our CVC for our upcoming volunteer training starting Sept. 19, 2026!✨

Check your spam folder if you have submitted an application. 🙂

If you have any questions, please reach out to our CVC, [email protected]

Application link: https://forms.gle/zkSDCM2rzrPeByfR8

Join us this Saturday June 13th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm for a yard sale! 🌻
Location: The ELHI Building 115 Ute Street Ignacio, CO

If you have any questions, please contact Raven Nyx at [email protected]

All proceeds will go to SASO and the ELHI Building