There are many ways to celebrate Juneteenth. From an outdoor cookout with traditional foods to the modern-day office conference room, Juneteenth can be celebrated in various settings. Start with a reading of the “History of Juneteenth” to learn how Juneteenth celebrations have endured and...
On June 19, Black communities celebrate with many of the same traditions as those marking the Fourth of July.Candice Foster, from Omaha, Nebraska, says at least three generations in her family have celebrated Juneteenth. “My neighborhood gets together and we have block parties, parades, and ...
Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War.Many Americans have celebrated it annually for more than a century, even though
Spread Juneteenth awareness.Although Juneteenth is a federal holiday, there still is much to learn about its history and why we celebrate. Sharing knowledge about Juneteenth on your website, social media, and across your organization is key to spreading awareness. TheTri-State Expo: Juneteent...
We like to fill the month of June with both educational and fun things to celebrate Pride. In previous years (since going remote) we’ve done multiple team-building events, including a virtual Drag show. One year, we switched it up a bit by adding an interactive element. Hosted byKabloom...
"We see protest as celebration," Hatcher said of the Juneteenth protests this year. "This is our Freedom Day." If you're not in the D.C. area, there are plenty of other protests to take part in. Information about this and other actions can be foundhere. (Hatcher also recommends fol...
This day, which gets its name from a combination of words "June" and "nineteenth," the date on which it is celebrated, has made headlines since being made a federal holiday, but many still don't know what it is or how to celebrate. Here's where to begin: What is Juneteenth? Also...
Commentary: African-Americans should look to Jewish high holy days for an example of how to celebrate JuneteenthLIANE HANSEN
Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19 Independence Day: July 4 Labor Day: 1st Monday in September Columbus Day (sometimes observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day): 2nd Monday in October Veterans’ Day: November 11 Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day: December 25 It’s...
Since 1970, members of the LGBTQI+ community have gathered in June to celebrate their history of overcoming systemic obstacles and defying discriminatory policies. This celebration has come to be known simply as “Pride Month.” Given that much of the world is in some state of quarantine, Pride...