Juneteenth celebrates
June 19, 1865. On this date, Major General Gordon Granger and Union troops of
the American Civil War reached Galveston, Texas with news of the Civil War’s
end and that the enslaved were now free.
Juneteenth is the oldest known
celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Learn
more about the history of Juneteenth here. (While this article
mentions that Juneteenth is not yet a federal holiday, President Biden signed a
bill on June 17, 2021 to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.)
At Big I NY, we
believe our industry has a place for everyone. Our commitment to diversity,
inclusion, and equity includes our goal of Talent Development and Recruitment,
exploring new ways to reach communities that have been historically
under-represented in insurance careers. This Juneteenth, we are reminded of and
reaffirm this commitment.
Learn more about our diversity and inclusion initiative.
How are you celebrating Juneteenth?