ISSUETADIS 204 O TIMES May 2019 IMPORTANT RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH NEWS….. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, an- nouncement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas, and more generally the emancipation of enslaved African Ameri- cans throughout the former Confederate States of America. Its name is a portmanteau of "June" and "nineteenth", the date of its celebration. Juneteenth is recognized as a state holiday or special day of observance in forty-five states. During the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued The Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862, with an effective date of January 1, 1863. It declared that all enslaved persons in the Confederate States of America in rebellion and not in Union hands were to be freed. This excluded the five states known later as border states, which were the four "slave states" not in rebellion – Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, and Missouri – and those counties of Virginia soon to form the state of West Virginia, and also the three zones under Union occupation: the state of Tennessee, lower Louisiana, and Southeast Vir- ginia. More isolated geographically, Texas was not a battleground, and thus the people held there as slaves were not affected by the Emancipation Procla- mation unless they escaped. Planters and other slaveholders had migrat- ed into Texas from eastern states to escape the fighting, and many brought enslaved people with them, increasing by the thousands the en- slaved population in the state at the end of the Civil War. Although most Tadiso’s Chairman of the Board, enslaved people lived in rural areas, more than 1000 resided in both Galveston and Houston by 1860, with several hundred in other large Edmund Effort, DDS, recently towns. By 1865, there were an estimated 250,000 enslaved people in Tex- met Reverend Al Sharpton at the as. The older, and Hispanic, town of San Antonio had 168 among a popu- 65th Annual Human Rights lation of 3,436. Dinner sponsored by the The news of General Robert E. Lee's surrender on April 9 reached Texas Pittsburgh Branch of the later in the month. The Army of the Trans-Mississippi did not surrender NAACP. until June 2. On June 18, Union Army General Gordon Granger arrived at Galveston Island with 2,000 federal troops to occupy Texas on behalf of Rev. Sharpton, President of the the federal government. The following day, standing on the balcony of Galveston's Ashton Villa, Granger read aloud the contents of "General National Action Network (NAN), Order No. 3", announcing the total emancipation of those held as slaves: is one of America's most renowned civil rights leaders. The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves Dr. Effort has served on the an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing be- Tadiso Board of Directors for over tween them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freed- 20 years. men 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 mili- tary posts and that they will not be supported in idleness her there or DANGERS OF THE SUN Getting too much sun may make it more likely for people of all races and ethnicities to get skin cancer at some time in their lives. There are many ways to reduce the amount of sunlight that you and your children get during outdoor activities, such as putting on sunscreen and having outdoor activities when the sun isn’t directly overhead. How the Sun Causes Skin Cancer Skin cancer is a major health risk, especially melanoma, which can kill you. In 2019, more than 96,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with melanoma. Most cases of melanoma are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sun Safety Tips To improve your sun safety and reduce your risk of skin cancer when outside in the sun, follow these recommendations— • Stay in the shade, especially during midday hours. • Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs. • Wear sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays. • Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher and both UVA and UVB (broad-spectrum) protection. • Avoid indoor tanning. Have a safe summer! TADISO TIDBITS…….... TAKING SOMETHING THAT ISN’T YOURS = STEALING = DISCHARGE. EVERY TIME YOU COME TO THE CLINIC, BE PREPARED TO BE HERE FOR 1 HOUR. MOST OF THE TIME, YOU WILL NOT NEED A FULL HOUR. HOWEVER, DO NOT PLAN TO RUSH IN AND OUT. YOU MAY HAVE HOLDS THAT TAKE TIME TO COMPLETE. PATIENT APPRECIATION DAY AND HEALTH FAIR Tadiso will be hosting a Patient Appreciation Day and Health Fair on Friday June 7. Last year we were unable to have this event because of our building renovation project. To make this activity a health conscious endeavor, we decided to provide blood pressure screenings for our patients. We will still be providing hamburgers and hot dogs, but we eliminated the processed, high fat and high calorie cookies. We will be providing baked chips instead of regular fried potato chips. We will still provide snow-cones and cotton candy. This year, we will be serving bottled water not soda. Please join us, as we attempt to make this event enjoyable for our patients but remain focused on healthy living. Our Wellnesses Nurse will be available for consultations about sugar, fat, and sodium content, as we learn to eat these treats in moderation. June 8TH & 9TH is Pride- Fest, a free festival which fea- tures: •Over 175 vendors •Food booths •Family friendly crafts and inflatable attractions •A wide variety of continuous entertainment on three stages •Pride Radio Dance area •Free STI and HIV testing at the Mylan Wellness Village •Check out the 84 Lumber Tiny House The Pittsburgh Pride Equality March, on June 9, is the most colorful march in Pittsburgh and in 2019 steps off at 12:30 from the Blvd. of the Allies, turns left onto Grant Street, left onto Fifth Avenue, and ends at Liberty Avenue. This march will in- clude floats, marching contingents and a few surprises. Be part of it or watch as people proudly show who the LGBT community is in Pittsburgh. .