Reflections on Juneteenth
June 17, 2021
Juneteenth is the newest U.S. federal holiday and celebrates the effective end of slavery in the U.S. In a post on the Center's new blog, staff member Natalie Shaak reflects on the day from her perspective as a white ally. She contemplates what we can do to honor the day but struggles with celebrating freedom when so many Americans still are fighting for true freedom and equality.
Read the full blog post here.