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US—Americans across the country came together on June 19th to celebrate the momentous occasion of Juneteenth – the day when the government freed slaves from the plantation and graciously welcomed them into the warm embrace of state servitude. For those unfamiliar with the history of Juneteenth, it marks the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform slaves that they had been emancipated by President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation two and a half years earlier. In the spirit of national unity and brotherly love, the government then immediately set about the task of enacting a series of laws and policies that would ensure that these newly freed slaves would remain in a state of perpetual bondage, albeit with a few minor improvements. According to government officials, Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the progress that has been made in the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality in America. “We’ve come a long way since the days of the plantation,” said one enthusiastic supporter of the holiday. “Now, instead of being forced to pick cotton under the watchful eye of a slave master, we can enjoy the freedom of picking up trash and scrubbing toilets for minimum wage.” In honor of Juneteenth, cities and towns across the country have organized a series of festivities and events, including parades, cookouts, and concerts. In Washington, D.C., the White House hosted a special gala to commemorate the occasion, featuring a keynote speech by President Joe Biden, who hailed Juneteenth as a ” testament to the indomitable spirit of the American people.” “We may not have achieved full equality yet,” said the President, “but we’re making progress. And that’s something to celebrate.” Despite the widespread enthusiasm for Juneteenth, not everyone is convinced that the holiday is worth celebrating. “It’s a bit like celebrating Columbus Day or Thanksgiving,” said one critic. “It’s a day that commemorates a great injustice, and yet we’re supposed to pretend that everything is just fine now.” Nevertheless, the government remains committed to celebrating Juneteenth, and has even declared it a national holiday. “We want everyone to feel like they’re a part of this great nation,” said one spokesperson. “And what better way to do that than by celebrating the day when we freed the slaves and made them our own?” The post Nation celebrates Juneteenth when the government freed slaves from the plantation and made them slaves to the state appeared first on Genesius Times.

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Nancy MacKenzie died in mid-June at the age of 81. By time of writing, no official cause of death has been announced. MacKenzie dubbed the voice of Marge in ‘The Simpsons’ in Latin America for the first 15 seasons of the show and did voice work for films.   Nancy MacKenzie voiced The Simpsons’ Marge Simpson in Spanish for Latin America for the first 15 seasons of the show and dubbed other characters in movies like The Matrix. Her co-stars from the Latin-American version of The Simpsons, Patricia Acevedo and Claudia Motta, announced her sudden passing on Instagram, accompanied by a short note referencing her role as their TV mom. Although the cause of her death was not stated, Nancy died at 81 with no known health challenges in recent times. Other colleagues, including Humberto Velez, who played Homer Simpson, also paid tribute to her via social media, while reminiscing about their time together. Fans pay tribute to the late Nancy MacKenzie   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Patricia Acevedo (@sailorpatymoon) Fans joined Nancy’s TV husband to pay respects to the iconic voice actress, noting that she was a core part of their childhood. “What unfortunate news, her voice will remain in the history of dubbing, thank you Peru for giving us such a talented woman,” one supporter wrote, acknowledging her Peruvian-Mexican roots.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Humberto Velez (@humbertovelezoficial) RELATED: Homer Simpson Will Not Stop Strangling His Son Bart Despite Criticisms Velez praised MacKenzie for her work ethic, love for life, and for making the most important project of his life an enjoyable experience. “We will always remember you very much, we will miss you very much, and we will always love you, you are now our angel Marge,” one of Velez’s followers said. THE SIMPSONS, l-r: Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson, Maggie Simpson, Lisa Simpson in ‘Walking Big & Tall’ (Season 26, Episode 13, aired February 8, 2015). TM and Copyright ©20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved./courtesy Everett Collection Nancy’s thriving career Nancy’s career lasted for over five decades since she moved to Mexico in her twenties— starring in Mexican soap operas, stage performances, and TV roles. She even voiced Hollywood stars like Diane Keaton, Sigourney Weaver, Judi Dench, and Bette Midler, and was behind Disney’s Cruella de Vil and The Thirteen Ghosts Of Scooby-Doo’s Daphne. THE SIMPSONS, Marge Simpson (voice: Julie Kavner), ‘Write Off This Episode”, (Season 34, aired Apr. 30, 2023). photo: ©Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection Nancy did more child-friendly parts like playing Sailor Galaxia in Sailor Moon, Miss Keane in The Powerpuff Girls, and Winifred Sanderson in the Hocus Pocus movie. Nonetheless, her most notable and popular role was as Marge on the long-time show, which is in its 35th season with about 750 episodes by time of writing. It is no surprise that The Simpsons earned its reputation as the longest-running animated series, sitcom, and scripted primetime series so far. Click for next Article The post Nancy MacKenzie, The Voice Behind Marge Simpson In Latin America, Dies At 81 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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