Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion Center of Excellence and Author
On June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. That day, which would become known as Juneteenth, the Army arrived to enforce what had already been the law of the land for two and a half years — the Emancipation Proclamation. Congratulations to our League of Employees of African Descent for commemorating the event with a “Family Reunion” bringing employees and their families together to honor this day. #Juneteenth
A great day indeed! On June 19th, 1995 my second son Dylan was born. Like so many parents who search historical dates associated with their child’s birth, we came to know, appreciate and celebrate this day annually beginning 29 years ago, way before it became a recognized holiday or part of more recent diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. More importantly our work needs to continue since many more individuals continue to be enslaved today when compared to the number associated with the Southern US in the 1800s. Our efforts need to be redoubled and expanded in the interest of those enslaved into child labor in mines in Africa, Uyghur minorities enslaved in China and those enslaved in child sex trafficking just to name a few examples.
Happy Juneteenth! 🎉 Today, we honor the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate the resilience, courage, and strength of Black communities. Juneteenth provides an opportunity for reflection, allowing us to acknowledge our history, learn from it, and work toward a more just and equitable society. As a global supplier management professional, I am committed to supporting Black-owned businesses and advocating for racial equality to build a brighter future for all.
Great recognition to all that worked for this to become a reality
Great post Celeste Warren (She/Her)!! Congratulations to our League of Employees of #AfricanDescent at Merck for commemorating the event with a “Family Reunion” bringing employees and their families together to honor this day #Juneteenth
I am thrilled to see that LEAD is continuing to do great things!
Happy #Juneteenth & thanks for coming out !
So beautiful.
Happy Juneteenth! #juneteenth
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1moMeaningful post and lovely pictures! What was the event? Here is my 'walk the talk' pledge on June 19