Dear Union Community,
In the previous email, there were numerous ways to learn and engage, but one major event/holiday was overlooked, my apologies! This Friday, June 19th, is a holiday in many parts of the country known as Juneteenth. Though not federally recognized, the black community celebrates the end of slavery on this day as on June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston Texas were told that slavery had ended. Despite Lincoln having signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, it wasn't until the Civil War ended in April 1865, that the message was able to be carried all the way to Galveston Texas, some 2.5 years later!
Take some time to learn more about this holiday and celebrate the end of slavery!
Watch the Washington Post's "The History behind Juneteenth and why it resonates today"
Watch Ta-Nehisi Coates' full opening statement on reparations at the House hearing on June 19, 2019.
Share with your kids too! Watch this video together.
March with CHOOSE 180 on Saturday June 20th to show that Black Fathers Matter. Details are here.
There are a number of celebrations, marches, and speakers throughout this week celebrating Juneteenth - look here for a list.
Purchase dinner from JuneBaby Chef Edouardo Jordan's lauded Southern-inspired restaurant, a three-course Juneteenth dinner special ($60)
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