Juneteenth was observed by many professional sports leagues and teams, with two significant exceptions.
The social media channels of leading U.S. professional sports leagues and their teams acknowledged Friday’s federal holiday, Juneteenth, which marks the freedom of enslaved Black individuals in the United States. This contrasts notably with how these leagues have approached the kickoff of Pride Month. The NFL, which is arguably the most popular and successful league […]
Juneteenth is meaningful only if natural law exists
As a philosophy instructor at a state university, I frequently interact with activist colleagues who leverage their classrooms for DEI, LGBTQ, and decolonization initiatives. They often justify this approach by claiming they are striving for justice, which they consider a fundamental educational goal. However, the legacy of chattel slavery reminds us that true justice isn’t […]
NJ school district criticizes ‘offensive’ watermelon image on Juneteenth menu
Families in a New Jersey school district expressed their outrage after a picture of a watermelon appeared on cafeteria menus for Juneteenth this June. School officials labeled the image as racist and called for immediate action from the district’s food service provider. Montclair Public Schools confirmed that the illustration was part of the June menu […]
Trump designates his birthday as a free national park day while eliminating MLK Day and Juneteenth.
Free Entry to National Parks on New Dates The Trump administration is reportedly shifting policies to allow free entry to national parks on certain days, including President Donald Trump’s birthday. However, this coming change involves removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth as free admission days, which has sparked backlash from civil rights advocates. […]
Social Media Reacts Strongly to Grocery Store Chain’s Juneteenth Cakes
Social media has been buzzing with criticisms aimed at Kroger after a video featuring some of their cakes went viral. The clip, shared by a TikTok user from a Kroger store in Atlanta, Georgia, showcased several cakes commemorating Juneteenth to mark the anniversary of General Gordon Granger’s arrival in Galveston, Texas in 1865, when he […]
Biden supports Juneteenth in Galveston and criticizes efforts to ‘erase history’
During an AME Church service in Galveston Island, Texas, former President Joe Biden addressed critics who question the need for a federal holiday in June. This date marks June 19, 1865, when Gordon Granger’s order was issued to free enslaved people, a significant moment in American history. Biden pushed back against the idea that June […]
North Carolina Republicans Offer Unexpected Juneteenth Gesture to Democrats
North Carolina Senate Advances DEI Bill The North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee has been actively progressing a bill aimed at limiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across state and local governments. This bill, which has already passed through the House, seeks to prevent taxpayer-funded preferences related to DEI offices. It also aims to stop […]
BLM Urges White People to Support Reparations in Juneteenth Message
A Black Lives Matter (BLM) nonprofit has called on “white people” to engage in financial reparations and address its financial struggles. According to Daily Caller, Black Lives Matter Grassroots recently issued a series of appeals for help for “our people,” acknowledging its responsibilities in June. This June event has gained traction this year as various […]
Five Effective Strategies to Combat Racism This Juneteenth
June Holiday Reflection Every year, June seems to be inching closer to becoming a recognized federal holiday, with markets closing and people taking a breather. But just because you don’t have to clock in at work doesn’t mean the struggle against racism is on pause. It’s not like you can just count on someone like […]
Honoring Black heroes of the American Revolution this Juneteenth
Have you noticed that more Americans are recognizing June 19th lately? I certainly have. Back in 1865, on this very day, the news of the Union’s victory finally reached Galveston Bay, granting freedom to around 250,000 enslaved individuals in Texas. As we celebrate this significant occasion, it’s interesting to consider how it parallels Independence Day […]