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Juneteenth

July Fourth, Independence Day in the 
United States of America, a
Nonracial celebration of
Emancipation of all Americans from the
Tyranny of
England and the beginning of freedom for
Enslaved people. June
Nineteenth celebrates the abolishment of 
The African-American slavery and beginning
History of the Civil Rights Movement.



July 14, 2018


Juneteenth Acrostic Contest by Edward Ibeh
Fourth Place

Copyright © Susan Gentry | Year Posted 2018

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Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/16/2018 12:28:00 AM Congratulations and best wishes for your win with this wonderful Acrostic, Susan - blessings and keep up the great work! :-) <3 Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/16/2018 1:32:00 PM Thank you!

Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 7/15/2018 10:51:00 PM The flow is fantastic, well done and Congrats! Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/15/2018 11:23:00 PM Thank you for reading and the nice comment. :)

Michelle Faulkner Date: 7/15/2018 4:56:00 PM Congratulations on your inspiring and patriotic verse, well done! Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/15/2018 11:23:00 PM Thanks, Michelle.

Edward Ibeh Date: 7/15/2018 3:49:00 PM Thank you so much for entering my debut contest, Susan!:-) This acrostic has a really nice flow to it! Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/15/2018 11:22:00 PM Thank you! I had to do some research but I like acrostics. It was an interesting contest. I am honored to be on the list. Thank you for sponsoring it.

Emile Pinet Date: 7/14/2018 12:56:00 PM Your words seemed to flow effortlessly and the imagery created an atmosphere of understanding that brought the whole scene to life in my mind. Emile. Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/14/2018 9:41:00 PM Thank you! Such a nice comment! :)

Frederic Parker Date: 7/14/2018 10:37:00 AM I'm not a fan of Acrostic poetry, but this one is really well done with an interesting history...good luck in the contest Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 7/14/2018 9:37:00 PM Thanks so much! :)