“The rest of America can use the day off to work on its own freedom—from a shameful past and a violent present.”— Kellie Carter Jackson, theatlantic.com
“Many schools don’t teach the history of Juneteenth and it is not recognized as a federal holiday.”— Morgan Gstalter, Aris Folley, thehill.com
“Juneteenth may mark just one moment in the struggle for emancipation, but the holiday gives us an occasion to reflect on the profound contributions of enslaved black Americans to the cause of human freedom.”— Jamelle Bouie, nytimes.com
“The sacrificial demand of Black time and energy eats up our best and brightest voices, then spits them out for the greater good.”— Jennifer Neal, thecut.com