Updated on: June 19, 2023 / 11:08 PM EDT / CBS News White House celebrates Juneteenth, Pride White House celebrates Juneteenth, Pride Month with week of events 04:32 Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States and the nation's newest federal ...
Why do we celebrate Juneteenth? We all know the day — the Fourthth of July. A day full of fireworks and BBQ where we gather at the house, lake, or beach with loved ones to celebrate our country’s independence. Every year since 1776, Americans have used that holiday to celebrate th...
Commentary: African-Americans should look to Jewish high holy days for an example of how to celebrate JuneteenthLIANE HANSEN
Juneteenth and make it into a full-on community event,” Green says. In addition to a day of service, Green suggests a community-wide picnic or party that can be combined with other initiatives, like hosting a guest speaker. Companies can also sponsor music or a parade. “Turn it into...
consider the tone.Often, brands tend to go the route of focusing on Black people’s oppression or struggles. While that is a part of many Black creators’ narratives, that doesn’t necessarily define who we are. There is beauty in Black joy, and to celebrate it is to acknowledge and hon...
We like to fill June with educational and fun ways to celebrate Pride. In previous years, we’ve done multiple team-building events, including a virtual Drag show and a virtual Drinks & Drag event. Leveraging tools that offer curated experiences can make it easier to create meaningful, inclusi...
Juneteenth Unityfestis set to return this year. The goal, in part, is to bring together diverse voices and "drive engagement across a platform of community organizations" to celebrate the vibrancy of America's complex history and culture. ...
Published:5:30 AM PDT, June 19, 2024 Everything you need to know to celebrate and binge-watch. Juneteenth-- named for and celebrated on June 19 -- commemorates the true ending of slavery in the United States. (You'll note it is not Jan. 1, the date of President Abraham Lincoln's...
We like to fill June with educational and fun ways to celebrate Pride. In previous years, we’ve done multiple team-building events, including a virtual Drag show and a virtual Drinks & Drag event. Leveraging tools that offer curated experiences can make it easier to create meaningful, inclusi...
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...