| Presented by | | | | | Juneteenth isn’t a new holiday (it was first celebrated on June 19, 1866), but it didn’t enter the consciousness of most Americans until 2020—and wasn’t recognized as a federal holiday until last year. So how should we observe the day? Is it a day for celebration like the 4th of July? A day of remembrance like Memorial Day? A day of service like MLK Day? As Fast Company and many other businesses observe this Monday as a day off, it might be worthwhile to take some time to reflect on what this emotionally complex holiday means. Part of that reflection could include reading Porter Braswell’s essay, “How to celebrate the complexity of Juneteenth.” The founder of Jopwell and Diversity Explained, Braswell explores the history of the holiday and wrestles with how to observe it both in his own family and as a business leader. As he says, “It commemorates a day that we all moved forward, yes, but at terrible costs. It is bitter as well as hopeful.” —Fast Company Editors | | | | | |
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