Juneteenth Blog

 Juneteenth  was quiet for me. I didn't go to any festivals or parades. Because  I didn't feel safe.   Instead, I went to a Juneteenth marketplace, which a mall put together. The marketplace was a vendors fair of small black-owned businesses.  It was on Friday. It was a beautiful  affair.   There were family-owned businesses. Th at were selling handmade goods.  Like jewelry and beauty products. Candles and artwork.  There was even a  child Under the age of ten. Selling goods, I was impressed with her.

I love how the event was family oriented. I also liked that it was peaceful.  I wish that there was live music and  food vendors  there. That would have made it perfect.   I purchased jewelry and some beauty products. I  made sure that I  spent my 💸

 In my community.  With my people. I'm making this a daily habit too. 

I closed out the weekend by spending time with my family. We watched a couple of the BET Juneteenth specials. We ordered some takeout bbq and enjoyed each other's company. We kept it simple and safe.