Idea! - Plan a special meal and gather the family together to acknowledge Juneteenth. Decorate your table and door with a Juneteenth theme and discuss what the celebration means today. Emphasize the mandates of responsibility and striving to be the best you can be. Make specific pledges for...
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 ...
Juneteenth carries some extra weight this year. The annual holiday, celebrated on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with Union troops and the news that the state's enslaved people had been declared free by federal orders. ...
No problem. The WorkTango People & Culture team hosts a slew of remote culture events throughout the year. June is an active month because it’s a chance to recognize our diverse voices, commemorate Juneteenth, and educate ourselves about the perspectives and range of employee experiences that...
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
Palm Sunday occurs one week before Easter and marks Jesus' entry into Jerusalem when his supporters waved palm fronds to celebrate his arrival. Today, many people use the ashes from palm fronds used on the previous year's Palm Sunday to mark a cross on the forehead of penitents on ...
Michelle Obama: "Let's celebrate #Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday by recognizing the generations of enslaved Black people who fought so hard for their freedom. One of the best ways to do that is by fortifying our sacred right to vote. Right now, we have the opportunity ...
s Day equivalent to celebrate dads. It took a little while for the holiday to gain popularity. It wasn’t until 1924 that President Calvin Coolidge urged state governments to finally observe the holiday. Today, it’s as much a part of our regular holiday celebrations asMother’s Day,...
June 6, 2024 Celebrate Juneteenth & Addressing Health Inequity Head-On In celebration of Juneteenth, we encourage all to learn more about the history of this day & reflect on the journey towards racial equality & justice. Read More