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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

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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
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Susan Gentry
Date: 7/16/2018 1:32:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 7/15/2018 10:51:00 PM
The flow is fantastic, well done and Congrats!
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Susan Gentry
Date: 7/15/2018 11:23:00 PM
Thank you for reading and the nice comment. :)
Date: 7/15/2018 4:56:00 PM
Congratulations on your inspiring and patriotic verse, well done!
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Susan Gentry
Date: 7/15/2018 11:23:00 PM
Thanks, Michelle.
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!
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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.
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.
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Susan Gentry
Date: 7/14/2018 9:41:00 PM
Thank you! Such a nice comment! :)
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
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Susan Gentry
Date: 7/14/2018 9:37:00 PM
Thanks so much! :)

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