Celebrate JUNETEENTH 2010 with "Juneteenth a Celebration of Freedom" www.NationalJuneteenth.com

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Celebrate JUNETEENTH 2010 with "Juneteenth a Celebration of Freedom" www.NationalJuneteenth.com

www.openhand.com/ Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom, by Charles A. Taylor, expresses the jubilation that occurred on June 19, 1865, when African American people in Texas were the last to be freed from the horrors of slavery, over two months after the end of the Civil War. Dr. Taylor's information-packed book, full of colorful illustrations, archival photographs, and historical documents, serves both as an honest and accessible retelling of one of the most painful and complex periods of American history and a guide to this beautiful holiday. Juneteenth is the oldest African American celebration in the United States and is quickly becoming one of the most popular holidays observed by Black Americans. Over half of the states have now made Juneteenth a holiday. Juneteenth Fundraising Opportunity (Greensboro, NC) Open Hand Publishing is once again offering a 40% discount off the retail price of $19.95 (postage not included) to all state Juneteenth coordinators and other affiliates of NJOF for the book JUNETEENTH: A Celebration of Freedom (June 2002) by Dr. Charles Taylor. I urge you to contact Richard Koritz at 336-292-8585 or at [e-mail] to order the books directly from Open Hand. This arrangement provides an excellent fundraising opportunity for local Juneteenth organizations all over the country. All books not sold during Juneteenth 2010 are returnable as long as they are still in re-saleable condition. As I have repeatedly said, Dr. Taylor's book deserves a place in every school and library in the country, and it has been an inspiring and invaluable resource in our campaign to establish Juneteenth as a National Holiday. We need to promote this outstanding book as an integral part of promoting Juneteenth 2010. Please see the press release below for more information about the honors for JUNETEENTH: A Celebration of Freedom. Please visit www.openhand.com to learn more about JUNETEENTH. Also, please order immediately to ensure your receipt of the books before your local celebration. Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign National Juneteenth Observance Foundation _______________________________________ GALVESTON JUNETEENTH 2010 National Holiday Observance www.njof.org/Galveston.html "June Is Black Music Month!" CELEBRATING JUNETEETH JAZZ "Preserving Our African American Jazz Legacy!" www.JuneteenthJazz.com Report - 1st Annual 2009 JUNETEENTH ALASKA ALCAN HIGHWAY CELEBRATION www.JuneteenthAlaskaALCAN.com Report 2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance www.njclc.com/wj2009report.htm MEMBERSHIP http://njof.org/Membership.html SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH 2010 http://njof.org/Calendar.html "Together we will see Juneteenth become a national holiday in America!" Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC) National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP) 662-247-3364 662-247-3364 or 662-247-1471 www.NationalJuneteenth.com GEORGE V JOHNSON JR Director & Founder Washington DC Jazz Network Exploring America's Classical Music "Jazz" It's African American Legacy and Heritage BLOG TALK RADIO CLICK TO LISTEN LIVE . JOIN US IN THE CHAT ROOM OR FEEL FREE TO CALL THE STUDIO 1-347-637-3988 WORKING TOGETHER WORKS!!! CO-HOST DR.LARRY RIDLEY Executive Director AFRICAN AMERICAN JAZZ CAUCUS CLICK TO LISTEN Talkin Jazz with Jazz Legend Benny Golson