Celebrating Juneteenth
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…