Juneteenth Celebration
By June 17, 2022 Community
Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, is a day for celebration, reflection, and learning. We celebrate because of what the day means: freedom from slavery and freedom for all. We reflect becau ...
Juneteenth: A Personal Reflection
By June 18, 2021 About verity
When I was growing up on the East Coast, my family always celebrated Juneteenth by going to local community festivals. But when we moved to the Pacific Northwest, many people didn’t know about Junetee ...
Juneteenth: A Reason for Celebration Indeed
By June 16, 2021 About verity
“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights ...