Parades, rodeos, races, Miss Juneteenth contests, barbecues are typical for an outdoor celebration. School essay and poster contests are excellent ways to get the youth involved. Local businesses and city government come onboard as sponsors to keep costs low (or free) for attendees to the ...
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 Customs & Celebrations Juneteenth is celebrated in a variety of different ways. One of the most traditional ways to celebrate it is by having aBBQ. Meats such as pork and beef are often cooked up, and sometimes it is served withstrawberrysoda. People also fish and engage inspor...
1991.Federal recognition came in 2021. A bill to solidify Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal public holiday passed almost unanimously through both chambers of Congress before being signed by President Biden on June 18. At a White House ceremony held for the occasion, Mr. Biden sai...
Commentary: African-Americans should look to Jewish high holy days for an example of how to celebrate JuneteenthLIANE HANSEN
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...
5. Talk to those close to you Outside of direct action on Juneteenth, there's still more you can do year-round. In fact, one of the most readily available options might also be the one that's most conducive to lasting change in the world around you:Talking. ...
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...
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: Juneteen...
Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday on the U.S. calendar, which means some HR leaders added it among the days off for their employees. Many of these holidays are tracked on compensation and benefits platforms or even with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. In any case, Juneteenth ...