Grab your dancing shoes because Juneteenth is a time of celebration! Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people, dating all the way back to 1865 in Galveston, Texas. Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States which officially became a federal holiday June 17, 2021.
To give our employees the opportunity to fully embrace and celebrate Juneteenth, they had the day off work which allowed the opportunity to participate in local celebrations happening in their residential areas. Thanks to the Minority Employee Resource Group (MERG), each Lawliner received a curated list of local events to choose from.
MERG also organized an exciting Juneteenth trivia session, where we dived into the history of the celebration and discovered some fascinating fun facts. It was a great opportunity for our employees to expand their knowledge. Did you know...
Juneteenth serves as a reminder that there is so much we still have to learn about history and different cultures. By dedicating our time and energy, we can expand our knowledge. After the trivia session, employees came forward about how excited they were to learn more about the history of Juneteenth and it’s important that we continue to learn about each other's culture together in order for everyone to feel that they belong, matter, and included. We're already looking forward to celebrating Juneteenth again next year.