Today marks the anniversary of the freedom of the last American slaves on June 19, 1865. I am not a history buff in regards to dates and names so I did research this for accuracy. For example, I was almost positive of dates that I have since found were mistakes. I thought the enslaved people were kept blind for a year and a half but I now realize it was two and a half years. Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation that went into immediate effect on January 1, 1863. Due to very deliberate and bloody efforts, union soldiers were not able to reach Galveston, Texas to enforce the release of slaves there until June 19, 1865. Let that land. For 18 months, they were legally free from enslavement, free from debt to their perceived debtors. They just didn't know. Interject here!
I didn't really plan to go this route but it's where my train of thought decided to go. Sometimes I'm just along for the ride. This sprint kind of lends itself to that. Write about freedom. What does it mean? Are you seeking freedom from something? Let your mind and words flow for 30 minutes. Set your timer and go!
I didn't really plan to go this route but it's where my train of thought decided to go. Sometimes I'm just along for the ride. This sprint kind of lends itself to that. Write about freedom. What does it mean? Are you seeking freedom from something? Let your mind and words flow for 30 minutes. Set your timer and go!