06/19/2023
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Today is Juneteenth! On June 19, 1865, almost two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, the last remaining enslaved people — in Galveston, Texas — received word that the Civil War had ended and they had been liberated by the federal orders in the proclamation.
Celebrations broke out, and Juneteenth was born. It has since spread nationwide, and has ultimately become a time of sharing stories of Black resilience, resistance, liberation, and joy.
And now that Juneteenth is a federally recognized holiday, your employer may be giving you the day off (hello, long weekend!) or additional pay if they're staying open for business. We curated a list of ways you can thoughtfully join in honoring and remembering what we're "celebrating" on Juneteenth.