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Two of the Hill Cities Favorite Sons
Odds are one was your teacher at school and the other will be your Senator from the Virginia 22nd District.
Bert Dodson and Gerald Cheatham, 1st Vice Chair Lynchburg Democrats ACVDN
The Juneteenth Celebration is the most legal fun the laws of the universe will allow. Well planned with plentiful parking, outside summer day beauty and indoor restroom facilities. There was music, poetry, politics, dancing, displays and good food.
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Lynchburg's favorite son, Bert Dodson, went light on the politics with a short speech and that was all that was necessary as the crowd knew Bert as a friend and neighbor who had worked for years on their behalf.
Bert wishes the Juneteenth Celebrators a Great Day
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Bert mentioned his candidacy for Senator from Virginia's 22nd District, thanked the crowd for any help they could give and turned things back over to Mad Lad who was the Master of Ceremonies.
Mad Lad
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To a good round of applause and cheers Burt faded back under the tent out of view but not forgotten.
Bert Dodson and Gerald Cheatham in center of crowd
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Here's the Mad Lad Story as quick as I can tell it. 10 year old boy builds radio transmitter and broadcasts to Central Virginia from his bedroom. The FCC goes bonkers seasrching for the pirate transmission. The Government doesn't know whether to flip flap- jacks or go blind when they trace the signal to 10 year old Mad Lad. Mad Lad is temporarly off the air.
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In short order Mad Lad is out of trouble with the government and a local radio offer puts him in the business legimately. He's been rocking the airwaves and DJ Shows ever since.
Student demonstrates the African Drum of Peace
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A djembe ( /ˈdʒɛmbeɪ/ jem-bay) also known as jembe, jenbe, djbobimbe, jymbe, yembe, or jimbay, or sanbanyi in Susu; is a skin-covered drum meant to be played with bare hands. According to the Bamana people in Mali, the name of the djembe comes directly from the saying "Anke djé, anke bé" which translates to "everyone gather together in peace" and defines the drum's purpose. In the Bambara language, "djé" is the verb for "gather" and "bé" translates as "peace".
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Ada Smith congradulates young woman who just earned her MBA.
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This huge inflatable playhouse was a magnet for the young ones. Closely supervised by adults with a sign up sheet to control admittance it was great fun just to watch. There was a hidden clubhoue in the rear and a slide for exit purposes.
Campbell County Voters Help Table
The Campbell County Democrats had a voter registeration booth.
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Infomation booths rounded out the festivities. This celeration was large with hundreds of people and I only touched on about a fifth of the action. If a person couldn't find fun here they couldn't find it anywhere.
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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States honoring African American heritage by commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas in 1865. Celebrated on June 19, the term is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, and is recognized as a state holiday in 37 states (including Virginia) of the United States.
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Though Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862, with an effective date of January 1, 1863, it had minimal immediate effect on most slaves’ day-to-day lives, particularly in the Confederate States of America. Texas, as a part of the Confederacy, was resistant to the Emancipation Proclamation, and though slavery was very prevalent in East Texas, it was not as common in the Western areas of Texas, particularly the Hill Country, where most German-Americans were opposed to the practice. Juneteenth commemorates June 18 and 19, 1865. June 18 is the day Union General Gordon Granger and 2,000 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take possession of the state and enforce the emancipation of its slaves. On June 19, 1865, legend has it while standing on the balcony of Galveston’s Ashton Villa, Granger read the contents of “General Order No. 3”:
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The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts and that they will not be supported in idleness either there or elsewhere.
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This was my first Juneteenth and I really enjoyed it and hope to return for many more.
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Remember The Summit, July 15th and 16th, Richmond Va.
The first-ever Virginia Summit, which will be held on July 15th-16th at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, will offer two days of intensive training, policy and message briefings, career advancement advice and fellowship with Democratic elected officials, candidates, professionals, and activists from every level.
Policy briefings on health care, education, national security, energy, and the environment
Developing and communicating a powerful message Running an effective local Democratic committee
Recruiting and retaining political volunteers
Making the choice to run for office
Starting and advancing a career in politics
I am also happy to announce that Dr. Drew Westen, the renowned psychologist, Democratic messaging guru and author of the must read book The Political Brain, has agreed to share his expertise in two separate Virginia Summit sessions. Dr. Westen has advised campaigns on every level on crafting and delivering an effective and emotionally resonant message. He will deliver a great deal of value to attendees who want to communicate our Democratic
values in the most effective way possible.
Closing Thought
Father and Daughter Having Fun
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Hope you recognize the Gentleman in the photo. He's a busy guy but guess what? He finds time for the family and kids and even the dog Bo. Bet you could find time too if you tried. To look out for the kids future find time to attend the monthly Democratic metings in your county. In Amherst that's the second tuesday of every month. The next meeting is on July 12th at 7pm at the Madison Heights Library, doors open at 6:30 pm. Bring with you a simple desire to make life better for those you love. Here's hoping we will see you there.
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