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Juneteenth
June - 19 - 2024
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Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrated on June 19th, the holiday marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people were to be freed, two and a half years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. It is a day for reflection, education, and the celebration of African American culture and freedom.
Event Region:
USA
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Historical Context: Understanding the historical roots of modern systemic racism.
Some ideas to mark
1. Host a historical film screening
2. Employee storytelling circle
3. Juneteenth office potluck
4. Educational guest speaker
5. Donate to racial justice cause
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