06/19/2026
“The Juneteenth flag—designed by activist Ben Haith—deliberately uses the same colors as the American flag to declare that enslaved people and their descendants are, and always have been, Americans.”
📝ColorMeaning:
🔴Red Represents the blood shed by enslaved Black Americans fighting for liberation and equality.
⚪️White Stands for purity, new beginnings, and the promise of a better future.
🔵Blue Represents the American landscape and the fresh horizon of opportunity for Black Americans.
Re: juneteenth flag colors meaning chart
Official Stance & Policies Rotary formally adopted a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement that outlines its core principles:
Diversity: Celebrates contributions from people of all backgrounds, spanning age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, s*x, s*xual orientation, and gender identity, as well as differences in ideas and beliefs.
Equity: Commits to advancing fairness by providing individuals from historically marginalized groups the necessary access to resources, networks, and opportunities to thrive.
Inclusion: Strives to create a culture where every participant knows they are valued, respected, and heard.
Re: https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/enhancing-belonging-and-engagement-at-rotary
“Rotary International views peace not as an abstract ideal, but as a dynamic, cornerstone humanitarian goal. They address the root causes of conflict—such as poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources—through local service projects, peace education, and global capacity building to create sustainable, lasting peace.” Re: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/promoting-peace
