Connective Issues: A UMass Chan diversity and inclusion blog
Connective Issues:
A UMass Chan diversity and inclusion blog
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Juneteenth holiday an opportunity to learn about African American history
Juneteenth is being embraced by organizations, municipalities and institutions, which are holding celebrations and providing how to guides for observing the day. As with many holidays that tend to lose their meaning when they become part of mainstream culture, the onus is on all of us to honor Juneteenth by developing a collective awareness of what they mean and by being intentional about the ways we celebrate.