Commentary: African-Americans should look to Jewish high holy days for an example of how to celebrate JuneteenthLIANE HANSEN
This weekend, people can attend the Emancipation Gospel Celebration hosted by the Juneteenth Legacy Project, a nonprofit organization based in Galveston, on Friday night, and the Galveston Juneteenth Festival and Juneteenth Parade and Picnic on Saturday. On Monday, the city will host its 44th ...
“Juneteenth is like a Black family reunion. I remember in Memphis it was the one time you could see multiple families come together to play, laugh, and, sometimes, cry,” she says. 3. Food is a big part of the celebration. Families gather on Juneteenth to celebrate with parades an...
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...
June is especially active as we honor diverse voices, commemorateJuneteenth, and educate ourselves on the perspectives and experiences to strengthen our colleagues and organization. 8. Be Inclusive! Explore LGBTQ+ Family Building WorkTango hosted a webinar discussing paths to parenthood for members of...
June is especially active as we honor diverse voices, commemorateJuneteenth, and educate ourselves on the perspectives and experiences to strengthen our colleagues and organization. 8. Be Inclusive! Explore LGBTQ+ Family Building WorkTango hosted a webinar discussing paths to parenthood for members of...
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...
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. ...
the origins of the day are unknown. Emancipation was a rolling process, and Green says corporations can educate employees on both the broader understanding of Juneteenth, but also the idea that there are “many” Juneteenths, respective to every slave in every city, state, and town learning...
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...