On June 19, 1865 African Americans were officially freed from slavery. This is a very important day for us all because it gives us the opportunity to continue to grow together as a human race and understand that African Americans put up one hell of a fight to get to where we are today. Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. Malcom X and so many more black heroes fought tooth and nail for African American rights and stood tall on what they believed in. We will continue to grow together as one and continue to build friendships, relationships and families as we celebrate this wonderful holiday.