Happy Jubilee!

Gratefulness, faithfulness, celebration, and joy.

Key West.

America's Southernmost South.

A special place to see our faith in humanity.

Especially on this 7th day of Kwanzaa.

Imani.

Like that day on this rock 159 years ago.

January 1st 1863.

When all Black island residents were declared free.

From a thousand miles away in Washington, D.C.

Jubilee.

Watch Night, kisses at midnight, and toasts to what can be.

Parties, parades, and huge family feasts.

Cornbread, greens, pork, and black eyed peas.

Feeding body, spirit, mind, and memory.

New Year's Day hits different when you feel the history.

Happy Jubilee!