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Juneteenth beyond a day off


Juneteenth beyond a day off: How to celebrate year-round | HR Dive

Cracking down on cultural appropriation and investing in company-wide education around racial inequity can create a solid foundation. But DEI ...

Juneteenth: A Day On, Not a Day Off • GBCS

Juneteenth is a day of reflection and celebration. The oldest national celebration of the day that ended slavery in the United States is a reminder of our call ...

Beyond Juneteenth | Beyond Juneteenth

In 2021, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, legislation naming Juneteenth a federal holiday in recognition of the history and process of emancipation ...

Juneteenth Is Much More Than a Day in the Distant Past

This is how Juneteenth is celebrated—now and long before it was a national holiday: by Black communities gathering outdoors, on public land, and ...

Beyond Juneteenth Initiative | University Initiatives and Policy

President Joe Biden designated Juneteenth as a federal holiday in 2021, but this day is not yet recognized as a state holiday. The University Initiatives & ...

Juneteenth: Beyond June 19 - Nonprofit Association of Washington

As far having the day off, Jacque says, “I don't know that we ever have the day off – there are things we just don't just get to take off. It's ...

Juneteenth in the workplace: Less symbols and more action

DeMario: Yes, which is why it's so important for organizations to go beyond simply giving people a day off work and instead take tangible steps ...

Which states recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday?

The newest federal holiday, Juneteenth National Independence Day, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. But at the state level ...

The Employers' Guide To Juneteenth - Mployer Advisor

... holiday's impact will extend well beyond government employees getting the day off work. ... off for the Juneteenth holiday approaches the ...

As agencies recognize Juneteenth, Black employees say ... - Digiday

As agencies recognize Juneteenth, Black employees say commitment to change has to go beyond a day off ... Today, many companies and agencies ...

Anti-racism workplace educators: Juneteenth is an opportunity for ...

Regardless of whether employees have the day off, DE&I experts said employers can still use this as a moment to have transparent conversations ...

What is Juneteenth celebrating? What to know about the holiday

Many people get the day off work or school, and there are a plethora of street festivals, fairs, concerts and other events. For beginners and ...

What employers need to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal ...

On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed a bill naming Juneteenth National Independence Day as the newest federal holiday. Previously, June 19 ...

Juneteenth: Past, Present, and Future — Tony Howell & Co.

The petition to make Juneteenth a federal holiday was created in 2019 by Opal Lee, a 93-year-old activist. Now that students will have the day ...

The beginner's guide to celebrating Juneteenth - POLITICO

Since it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. Many people get the ...

Let's Focus on African American History Beyond Juneteenth

Fast forward to yesterday–Juneteenth celebrations were everywhere! Some companies gave their employees the day off, social media exploded with ...

Juneteenth: What to know about the federal holiday - The Hill

The holiday, also called Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is celebrated on June 19, in reference to the 1865 date.

The History of Juneteenth - The New York Times

A century and a half later, people across the United States continue to celebrate the day, which is now a federal holiday. Share full article.

Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture

The Juneteenth holiday marks the end of slavery in the United States and the Juneteenth National Independence Day will become the 12th legal federal holiday — ...

What is June 19th or “Juneteenth” and why is it so important? - SOPHE

Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This holiday is considered the “ ...