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Why Juneteenth Matters — And How Companies Are (And Should Be) Celebrating It
Katherine Plumhoff
June 17, 2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Why Juneteenth Matters — And How Companies Are (And Should Be) Celebrating It

An earlier version of this article was originally published on June 18th, 2020

When did you learn what Juneteenth was?

For many Americans, particularly white Americans or those living outside of Texas, the annual holiday celebrated on June 19th isn't something they know about and certainly isn't something they celebrate. And that's a shame. (I, for one, learned about it several years ago on Twitter; none of my primary, secondary, or post-secondary education included even a mention of the day, and it took the tweets of a Black critic to make me look into what the holiday was and why it should be celebrated.)

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All Year Long Series: Amplifying Black Voices
Hanah Stevens
June 07, 2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

All Year Long Series: Amplifying Black Voices

With Juneteenth right around the corner, we are reminded of the importance of freedom, diversity, equity, and inclusion — and the dangers of a world without them.

Special holidays like Juneteenth give us the ability to celebrate race and culture together, and they are an example of the progress we have made in the fight for a better world. But there is still so much more to do, and progress comes from a year-round celebration.

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Group of people smiling and clapping with the title– What these companies are doing to celebrate Juneteenth
Mara Gates
June 16, 2021
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

What These Companies Are Doing to Celebrate Juneteenth 2021

*Updated on June 17th, 2021 to reflect Juneteenth officially being named a Federal Holiday in the U.S.*

Juneteenth has been celebrated by African-Americans since the late 1800s, but in recent years (particularly in response to global protests over police brutality and the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Americans), there has been a surge in interest in the day that celebrates freedom.

Before it became an official federal holiday, many businesses shifted toward marking June 19th as an annual company holiday, creating different initiatives around the holiday and offering employees opportunities to learn, reflect, and take action toward racial equality.

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