Juneteenth Free

Hello Mr. Freeman.

Hello my ancestor.

Is there a future of chance when we thrive?

Yes, June 19, 1865, a beautiful day to be alive. That’s why I’m writing you a letter.

Please tell me there will be a day in the future when our people will stand better.

That’s a definite yes, but it will be a great war with no rest.

Fair enough. We’ve already been put to the test. We’re well prepared for the stress.

The Underground Railroad led us to a beautiful track…

But it’s still a struggle to be Black?

Yes. In the future we’re still tryna escape the chains.

That means your minds need to break the chains.

Yes, this mental captivity is leading us to early graves.

Sounds like you’re still as captive as the early slaves.

We need your wisdom on how to defeat it

Unlearn the bondage the slavers taught you. That’s how you’re gonna beat it.

I wanna say one day we will be alright.

The future is in sight. I know it’s a continuous fight.

And it seems like it’s never gonna end

Maybe not, but believe in yourself and you will win.

Thank you ancestor. You ran so I could walk.

Remember me when you tell stories of history when you talk.

Even in darkness the future is a beautiful place to be.

It’s even more beautiful to me knowing that one day we will be free.