Meet my friend @thejessicazyrie 🖤 Jessica is one of my biggest inspirations. She is a black trans model, actor, and activist. Give her a follow! Cashapp: $JessicaZyrie . . “Today is Juneteenth. This is the day where people of African ancestry celebrate the freedom of slaves throughout the entire nation on June 19th, 1865. Slavery was supposed to end in 1863 with the Emancipation Proclamation, but it took over two years for it to be nationally enforced Juneteenth is yet another example of this country’s desire to dominate black bodies for as long as they are able. The acts of resistance & violence we have faced trying to dismantle systems created from that mindset are proof. Juneteenth is not recognized as a federal holiday, but this does not hinder its importance in our nation. This is an Independence Day in which we celebrate the progress, but acknowledge how we must continue.” . . . . #blacktranslivesmatter #juneteenth #june19th #twoc #sunrisevoices https://www.instagram.com/p/CBn2TGkHJmc/?igshid=13xjmbjz4ri37
