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How did we get here? President Lincoln presented the preliminary Executive Order - Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet members on July 22, 1862 and issued it on Sept. 22, 1862. The final Emancipation Proclamation took effect on Jan. 1, 1863, freeing all enslaved people in the secessionist states (South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina and Texas) from the Union. The enforcement of the Proclamation was contingent upon the presence of Union troops. At the time, Texas was the most remote State of the Confederacy and, as a result, there was limited presence of the Union troops. As a result, the enslaved people of Texas were not notified of their freedom until June 19, 1865 by General Gordon Granger and his announcement of General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas. It reads as follows: "The people are informed that in accordance with the 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, become [sic] 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 they will not be supported in idleness either there or elsewhere." Slavery officially ended in the United States, only 158 years ago. The AACC has recognized and celebrated Juneteenth before it became a Federal Holiday. This year, the celebration will be held on Saturday, June 17 from 4 to 8 pm at The Lodge's Loggia. Doors open at 3:30 pm. Ticket sale is $30 per person. The ticket will include food items that reflect the culture, music, games and education, to name a few. Please feel free to bring your favorite libations. See flyer for additional information. You may contact Ms. Elaine Brown at (626) 589-9791 for ticket(s). For more information regarding the AACC and upcoming events, you may contact Ms. Wanda Valentine, President, at (951) 544-1606. ~ Jocelyn Doucette 40 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JUNE 2023 Last month, the Italian American Club traveled to San Diego by bus to Little Italy and Old Town. The bus tickets sold out quickly for this event and the club members had a great time in each of the areas. The trip to San Diego by bus was very enjoyable because we were able to sit back and enjoy each other's company. Thank you to the Travel Club for assisting us in collecting the money for the tickets, and to Barbara Dipoma and her Steering Committee for planning this great event. Our regular meeting for May of the Italian American Club was canceled because it was only three days before the bus trip to San Diego. Our June 8 meeting of the Italian American Club will be canceled because on June 11, the club will be in competition with the Jewish Cultural Club in the Third Annual Meatball vs Matzo Ball event at the Summit. This competition is friendly and is enjoyed by everyone participating in the competition or those who watch. There also will be a barbecue of hot dogs and hamburgers. Barbara and the Steering Committee will put out a list of potluck foods that our members can bring to share with each other. When the time comes to sign up for the athletic events, please step up, sign up, and complete the events. This is always a friendly event, but it is nice to win. So, let's win. The Italian American Club is open to all residents of Four Seasons. You do not have to be Italian to join our group or come to our meetings. We would love to have you come visit with us. To all our members and everyone in Four Seasons, we hope we will see you soon at one of our meetings. Non Vedo L Ori Di Vederti Presto (Looking forward to seeing you soon). ~ Barbara Dipoma, (805) 377-2616 and Jerry Monahan, (951) 212-8898 Italian American Club African American Cultural Club