THE FOLLOWING IS A PROPOSED OUTLINE OF THE TRADITIONAL PROCEEDINGS FOR OUR UPCOMING INDEPENDENCE DAY.
THIS PROPOSAL IS NOT FINAL, HOWEVER, THIS PROPOSAL WILL BE GREATLY CONSIDERED TO BUILD OUR CONSCIOUSNESS AND TO FORM A SOLID FOUNDATION IN OUR CULTURE FOR THE FUTURE.
THIS PROPOSAL IS NOT FINAL, HOWEVER, THIS PROPOSAL WILL BE GREATLY CONSIDERED TO BUILD OUR CONSCIOUSNESS AND TO FORM A SOLID FOUNDATION IN OUR CULTURE FOR THE FUTURE.
THE FORMAT FOR THE TRADITIONAL CELEBRATORY & CEREMONIAL PROCEEDINGS FOR
BLACK INDEPENDENCE DAY
The Official Black Independence Day will be an annual observation that will establish a tradition in celebrations and ceremonies to honor THE DAY BLACK PEOPLE STOOD STILL: SILENT DOLLARS 2 DAYS OF RESTRAINT and OUR NEWLY DECLARED ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. The celebration will tie in with the observance of Juneteenth, which generally falls on the 19th day in the month of June, which was created to observe an celebrate the emancipation of slaves which was synonymously described as an independence for black people, subtitled Juneteenth Independence Day. However, by default, and to be politically correct in the definition of Independence as it relates to an ethnic group, culture or society, the National day of observance for black independence must be-and-will be recognized on the 2 HISTORIC DAYS Blacks stood up and did nothing by conducting a PEACEFUL & CELEBRATORY FULL PRESS ECONOMIC BOYCOTT.
The official day of BLACK INDEPENDENCE DAY will be JUNE 1st as this day will be declared a NATIONAL HOLIDAY throughout the nation and also the world. This date will be added on the African American calendar and national calendar where employees will be granted the day off- with pay.
The month long commemoration will be a traditional staple in our community, carried out annually (every year) as it will cultivate our Cultural, Social & Economic Structure. Although the official day of observation will be recognized and celebrated on June 1st, BLACK INDEPENDENCE DAY will be celebrated the entire month of June, as this month will also be known traditionally as BLACK INDEPENDENCE MONTH.
Since each month consist of 4 weeks, the 4 weeks in June will represent four (4) Core Values Themes. Every week, these four Core Value Themes advance in the order of a Social, Societal & Economic Structure. The 4 themes connect the flow of our continuing journey in the United States, our social evolution, our economic chain of productivity, and last but not least, our prosperity. These 4 themes in this month long commemoration, celebration, and ceremonies will fortify the seed planted by THE SILENT DOLLARS demonstration to re-instate and or continue the proliferation of the resurgence of our consciousness which will psychologically and sociologically effect our masses. This will also solidify the significance of Black Independence Day, which will make it a staple in our community for the rebuilding of our national independent economic base. This domino effect will spread block-by-block, month-by-month, and year-by-year. This also means that BLACK INDEPENDENCE DAY will continue to grow and gain popularity each year until 90% of the Black populace in this Nation will join in celebrations, just as 90% honors & celebrates other popular holidays.
The 4 Themes will be deemed as follows….
THESE DATES WILL BE CHANGED FOR PERSPECTIVE YEAR
Week # 1, June 1 – 7
SOLIDARITY
SOLIDARITY (the original conscious mindset of our people before being shipped to this country) will be the theme showcasing our newly found UNITY and ECONOMIC POWER. June 1st & 2nd will be the official days of observance of our National Independence Day commemorating the Historic 2 Day Demonstration of African Americans across the Nation known as SILENT DOLLARS, the 2 days Blacks STOOD STILL by not working and not patronizing any & all non-Black owned businesses & institutions. On the first day, June 1st, a ritual at 9am. marking the hour that the average individual begins their workday in corporate America, every black in the community and across the nation will take to the streets to form a human chain by holding hands in a moment of silence for 5 minutes. Whether it be circling the block, or in a park or by a lakefront, the chain should extend the entire lengths, as long as is does not block traffic. This way, no police activity as far as blocking streets or citing for violations can be issued or enforced. During the end of the 5 minutes every individual will rejoice by shouting three (3) times… “SILENT DOLLARS, WE WILL BREATHE!” The two-day’s will be highlighted by a celebratory feast with family, friends, associates, and the entire community at gatherings and events. Barbequing will highlight the celebratory feast, along with other traditional African American dishes prepared for dinner spreads. Other celebrations may include, festivals, a concert featuring some of the most popular acts in the recording industry, prayer vigils, church services, private parties & picnics. Clothing of African Attire or with the colors Red, Black & Green will be optional as the signature outerwear, along with the popular SILENT DOLLARS T-SHIRTS that will state…“BLACK INDEPENDENCE DAY”, “WE WILL BREATHE” and “I CAN BREATHE”. Banners and flags with the Red, Black & Green Colors will adorn every home. Handheld versions will be available for those who desire to wave wherever they go.
On June 2nd, a parade in every Major City, providence & or state will take place beginning at 10 a.m. and will last until 11am.
ABSOLUTELY NO MARCHES, SIT INS, DIE INS, THE BLOCKING OF TRAFFIC, RIOTING, LOOTING OR ANY OTHER CRIMINAL ACTIVITY WILL BE ALLOWED OR DISPLAYED! This will be strictly a POSITIVE, PEACEFULL & JOYOUS CELEBRATION TO REJOICE!
On the third day of June, it will be back to work for the millions in the workplace, but on this day, everyone will wear to work the symbolic Ribbons & or Plastic wristbands observing our Solidarity, Black Independence Days and SILENT DOLLARS.
Week # 2, June 8 - 14
FREEDOM
The theme for the 2nd week of June shall be…“FREEDOM”, as it will focus on the trials & tribulations of decades of our struggle to gain various forms of freedom, beginning with Slavery. FREEDOM will cover everything from being physically free to live & roam our nation as individuals, being free to vote, free to share space in public places, free from the teachings of self destruction & hatred, free from the mental & sophisticated slavery of today’s society and corporate America, as we have formed our economic chain of productivity to create and start our own businesses, and finally, free to live long & prosper. At 10a.am, an outdoor ceremony will be held, as a moment of silence will mark our recognition in tribute of the free spirits of our fallen children- the victims of the violence in our community. In Chicago, IL, the week will end with a National Ceremony led by prominent Community leaders. Flowers will be tossed into lake Michigan, and other lakes & the oceans across the Nation. Each year, this ceremony will end with a different honorary releasing Black Balloons & Doves into the sky.
Week # 3, June 15 – 21
PRODUCTIVITY
The theme productivity will be the force behind this segment (the third week) of the month. The week will also observe the incarnation of Juneteenth, which celebrates the freeing of slaves originating in the South in Texas, to spread throughout every state recognizing and establishing free Independence, forming our economic chain of productivity. Besides emphasizing supporting Black owned business, starting Black owned businesses & companies will be encouraged and supported through black business start up and support organizations and institutions. Marketing / promotion materials, seminars, and events, will feature all capacities in this field. These events will also be held in every city, providence & state. Products & services in the community will be highlighted. Each year, a ceremony highlighting the breaking of a chain, and the burning of Slave Ownership papers will be held during the hour slaves were declared free or released in Texas (the location of the first Freed slaves). Speakers from the community and musical selections will also be featured.
Week # 4, June 22 – 30
PROSPERITY
The theme of PROSPERITY is featured for the week of June 22nd – 30th. The accumulative of all 4 themes will be placed in order for membrane of our struggle. Prosperity workshops all over the nation will teach the components of prosperity. Workshops of wealth building will also be highlighted in these workshops.
The theme will bring a full circle back to the beginning theme SOLIDARITY, which spawns UNITY, and eventually PHILANTHROPY. This formula will be noted as the first cycle of prosperity, with the tag lines, “I am my brothers keeper”, and “ If we all support each other, and look out for each other, then we will all prosper”. Beginning on June 22nd, ceremonial Prayer Breakfast’s will take place across the nation. The week will continue by all people displaying random acts of kindness. On the last day of June, a symbolic passing of one dollar to any person will symbolize our dollars circulating through our community, and brotherhood. Every individual will be called upon to pass one dollar to any individual of his or her choice on this last day in June. However, individuals may pass as many one-dollar bills as they so feel fit.
BLACK INDEPENDENCE DAY
The Official Black Independence Day will be an annual observation that will establish a tradition in celebrations and ceremonies to honor THE DAY BLACK PEOPLE STOOD STILL: SILENT DOLLARS 2 DAYS OF RESTRAINT and OUR NEWLY DECLARED ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. The celebration will tie in with the observance of Juneteenth, which generally falls on the 19th day in the month of June, which was created to observe an celebrate the emancipation of slaves which was synonymously described as an independence for black people, subtitled Juneteenth Independence Day. However, by default, and to be politically correct in the definition of Independence as it relates to an ethnic group, culture or society, the National day of observance for black independence must be-and-will be recognized on the 2 HISTORIC DAYS Blacks stood up and did nothing by conducting a PEACEFUL & CELEBRATORY FULL PRESS ECONOMIC BOYCOTT.
The official day of BLACK INDEPENDENCE DAY will be JUNE 1st as this day will be declared a NATIONAL HOLIDAY throughout the nation and also the world. This date will be added on the African American calendar and national calendar where employees will be granted the day off- with pay.
The month long commemoration will be a traditional staple in our community, carried out annually (every year) as it will cultivate our Cultural, Social & Economic Structure. Although the official day of observation will be recognized and celebrated on June 1st, BLACK INDEPENDENCE DAY will be celebrated the entire month of June, as this month will also be known traditionally as BLACK INDEPENDENCE MONTH.
Since each month consist of 4 weeks, the 4 weeks in June will represent four (4) Core Values Themes. Every week, these four Core Value Themes advance in the order of a Social, Societal & Economic Structure. The 4 themes connect the flow of our continuing journey in the United States, our social evolution, our economic chain of productivity, and last but not least, our prosperity. These 4 themes in this month long commemoration, celebration, and ceremonies will fortify the seed planted by THE SILENT DOLLARS demonstration to re-instate and or continue the proliferation of the resurgence of our consciousness which will psychologically and sociologically effect our masses. This will also solidify the significance of Black Independence Day, which will make it a staple in our community for the rebuilding of our national independent economic base. This domino effect will spread block-by-block, month-by-month, and year-by-year. This also means that BLACK INDEPENDENCE DAY will continue to grow and gain popularity each year until 90% of the Black populace in this Nation will join in celebrations, just as 90% honors & celebrates other popular holidays.
The 4 Themes will be deemed as follows….
THESE DATES WILL BE CHANGED FOR PERSPECTIVE YEAR
Week # 1, June 1 – 7
SOLIDARITY
SOLIDARITY (the original conscious mindset of our people before being shipped to this country) will be the theme showcasing our newly found UNITY and ECONOMIC POWER. June 1st & 2nd will be the official days of observance of our National Independence Day commemorating the Historic 2 Day Demonstration of African Americans across the Nation known as SILENT DOLLARS, the 2 days Blacks STOOD STILL by not working and not patronizing any & all non-Black owned businesses & institutions. On the first day, June 1st, a ritual at 9am. marking the hour that the average individual begins their workday in corporate America, every black in the community and across the nation will take to the streets to form a human chain by holding hands in a moment of silence for 5 minutes. Whether it be circling the block, or in a park or by a lakefront, the chain should extend the entire lengths, as long as is does not block traffic. This way, no police activity as far as blocking streets or citing for violations can be issued or enforced. During the end of the 5 minutes every individual will rejoice by shouting three (3) times… “SILENT DOLLARS, WE WILL BREATHE!” The two-day’s will be highlighted by a celebratory feast with family, friends, associates, and the entire community at gatherings and events. Barbequing will highlight the celebratory feast, along with other traditional African American dishes prepared for dinner spreads. Other celebrations may include, festivals, a concert featuring some of the most popular acts in the recording industry, prayer vigils, church services, private parties & picnics. Clothing of African Attire or with the colors Red, Black & Green will be optional as the signature outerwear, along with the popular SILENT DOLLARS T-SHIRTS that will state…“BLACK INDEPENDENCE DAY”, “WE WILL BREATHE” and “I CAN BREATHE”. Banners and flags with the Red, Black & Green Colors will adorn every home. Handheld versions will be available for those who desire to wave wherever they go.
On June 2nd, a parade in every Major City, providence & or state will take place beginning at 10 a.m. and will last until 11am.
ABSOLUTELY NO MARCHES, SIT INS, DIE INS, THE BLOCKING OF TRAFFIC, RIOTING, LOOTING OR ANY OTHER CRIMINAL ACTIVITY WILL BE ALLOWED OR DISPLAYED! This will be strictly a POSITIVE, PEACEFULL & JOYOUS CELEBRATION TO REJOICE!
On the third day of June, it will be back to work for the millions in the workplace, but on this day, everyone will wear to work the symbolic Ribbons & or Plastic wristbands observing our Solidarity, Black Independence Days and SILENT DOLLARS.
Week # 2, June 8 - 14
FREEDOM
The theme for the 2nd week of June shall be…“FREEDOM”, as it will focus on the trials & tribulations of decades of our struggle to gain various forms of freedom, beginning with Slavery. FREEDOM will cover everything from being physically free to live & roam our nation as individuals, being free to vote, free to share space in public places, free from the teachings of self destruction & hatred, free from the mental & sophisticated slavery of today’s society and corporate America, as we have formed our economic chain of productivity to create and start our own businesses, and finally, free to live long & prosper. At 10a.am, an outdoor ceremony will be held, as a moment of silence will mark our recognition in tribute of the free spirits of our fallen children- the victims of the violence in our community. In Chicago, IL, the week will end with a National Ceremony led by prominent Community leaders. Flowers will be tossed into lake Michigan, and other lakes & the oceans across the Nation. Each year, this ceremony will end with a different honorary releasing Black Balloons & Doves into the sky.
Week # 3, June 15 – 21
PRODUCTIVITY
The theme productivity will be the force behind this segment (the third week) of the month. The week will also observe the incarnation of Juneteenth, which celebrates the freeing of slaves originating in the South in Texas, to spread throughout every state recognizing and establishing free Independence, forming our economic chain of productivity. Besides emphasizing supporting Black owned business, starting Black owned businesses & companies will be encouraged and supported through black business start up and support organizations and institutions. Marketing / promotion materials, seminars, and events, will feature all capacities in this field. These events will also be held in every city, providence & state. Products & services in the community will be highlighted. Each year, a ceremony highlighting the breaking of a chain, and the burning of Slave Ownership papers will be held during the hour slaves were declared free or released in Texas (the location of the first Freed slaves). Speakers from the community and musical selections will also be featured.
Week # 4, June 22 – 30
PROSPERITY
The theme of PROSPERITY is featured for the week of June 22nd – 30th. The accumulative of all 4 themes will be placed in order for membrane of our struggle. Prosperity workshops all over the nation will teach the components of prosperity. Workshops of wealth building will also be highlighted in these workshops.
The theme will bring a full circle back to the beginning theme SOLIDARITY, which spawns UNITY, and eventually PHILANTHROPY. This formula will be noted as the first cycle of prosperity, with the tag lines, “I am my brothers keeper”, and “ If we all support each other, and look out for each other, then we will all prosper”. Beginning on June 22nd, ceremonial Prayer Breakfast’s will take place across the nation. The week will continue by all people displaying random acts of kindness. On the last day of June, a symbolic passing of one dollar to any person will symbolize our dollars circulating through our community, and brotherhood. Every individual will be called upon to pass one dollar to any individual of his or her choice on this last day in June. However, individuals may pass as many one-dollar bills as they so feel fit.