As the saying goes, the news never stops. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories impacting American workplaces and communities.
1. Juneteenth: A Day to Remember, Learn and Promote Equality
On Monday, June 19, the United States will celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the country. It became a federal holiday in 2021 and is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence Day and Black Independence Day.
Use this Fair360 article as a cultural competency tool to educate your workforce on the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a national holiday, the first Juneteenth celebrations and more.
