19/06/2026
Each year on June 19, we recognize Juneteenth, commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned they had been freed, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
Juneteenth is a time to honor the resilience, courage, and determination of those who endured slavery and those who continued the struggle for freedom, equality, and equity long after emancipation. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the work that remains before us and the role each of us can play in building workplaces, communities, and a country that is more just, inclusive, and equitable.
Juneteenth reminds us that progress requires more than promises. It requires the ongoing work of turning those promises into reality and safeguarding them for future generations.