Tag Archives: Juneteenth
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Diversity 2.0- How Juneteenth Continues to Contribute to Workplace Diversity Initiatives
June 19, or Juneteenth, marks the commemoration of the date on which the full force of the Emancipation Proclamation was finally realized and legal slavery in America brought to an end. Despite the fact that the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, news of its issuance was delayed and did not reach enslaved Americans until June 19, 1865 ... Read More
TAGGED: Employment Law, Diversity & Inclusion, Juneteenth, employment, holiday
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On a Holiday: Juneteenth and Workplace Diversity & Inclusion
Every year the summer months bring the promise of warm weather, vacations, and the annual commemoration of America’s most important and nationally recognized holiday, Independence Day, July 4. While July 4 is always met with much media interest and news coverage, last year its equally important sister holiday, June 19 or Juneteenth, garnered widespread national attention. Set against the backdrop ... Read More
TAGGED: Employment Law, Diversity & Inclusion, Juneteenth