Diversity Management, News and Updates
Even as Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in 2021, many employers likely have large portions of their workforce who remain unfamiliar with the details of the holiday. This month provides the perfect opportunity to explain the significance of Juneteenth not only for Black Americans but for all Americans. The…
As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience. 1. Buffalo Supermarket Shooter…
June 19 – known as Juneteenth, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, Freedom Day or Liberation Day – is a day to recognize the true end of slavery in the United States and celebrate Black freedom and culture. Emancipation Day is celebrated annually on June 19 because it’s the day the enslaved…
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to designate Juneteenth as a federal holiday, one day after the Senate unanimously voted for its passage. President Biden quickly signed the bill into law on June 17, making this year’s Juneteenth the first national recognition of Black Independence Day in the United…
Over the past decade, various states, cities and even corporations have begun making Juneteenth a holiday — but now, the day that marks the emancipation of thousands of enslaved Black Americans could be on its way to becoming a federally celebrated national holiday as well. Alana Wise of NPR has…
As we draw closer to this year’s Juneteenth celebrations on June 19, marking the 156th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States, an Illinois museum has announced that it will help to mark the occasion by putting a rare, signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation on display…
There was a debate on Wednesday in Senate Chambers over whether America owes descendants of enslaved men and women reparations. The idea of reparations has been floating around for quite some time. However, the issue has gotten more traction since a hand full of Democratic presidential hopefuls have gotten behind…
Reparations for slavery are taking a tentative step forward. The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties is scheduled to hold a meeting on June 19 “to examine, through open and constructive discourse, the legacy of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, its continuing impact on the community…
