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Today we honor Juneteenth, a day of remembrance and reckoning. As we celebrate today, let us also acknowledge the work still left to do in achieving equity for all. Our work isn’t done, and it starts with awareness. Learn about Juneteenth and its importance here! https://shorturl.at/Lw3Na

Today we honor Juneteenth, a day of remembrance and reckoning. As we celebrate today, let us also acknowledge the work still left to do in achieving equity for all. Our work isn’t done, and it starts with awareness. Learn about Juneteenth and its importance here! https://shorturl.at/Lw3Na

I like this quote I read about Juneteenth, "Juneteenth, the day we celebrate the end of slavery, the day we memorialize those who offered us hope for the future and the day when we renew our commitment to the struggle for freedom.”

Today, we honor Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in the U.S. This day represents freedom, resilience, and the enduring spirit of those who fought for justice. As a minority-owned business, Juneteenth holds special meaning for us at Buckner and Sons Masonry. What Juneteenth Means to Us: Heritage & History: We stand on the shoulders of those who paved the way, allowing us to build and grow in an industry once inaccessible to many. Community & Unity: Just as masonry connects stones to form strong structures, Juneteenth unites us in the shared pursuit of equity and community strength. Progress & Innovation: Inspired by our heritage, we are committed to advancing diversity and creating opportunities in our field.

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Let's celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day or First People's Day by honoring Indigenous peoples and commemorating their histories and cultures.  Ways we support and honor Indigenous Peoples' Day: Acknowledging the land we're on. Rebuilding local ecosystems with native plants. Supporting Indigenous businesses, authors, and craftspeople. Visiting a museum that shares about Indigenous history and culture. Sharing in the art of storytelling. Sharing about Indigenous Peoples' Day.

In honor of Black History Month, today's example of Black excellence in sustainability goes to an individual not in any of the fields officially related to sustainability. Henry Louis Gates is a Harvard professor interested in African American literature and cultural theory. But he serves as the historian and advisor to the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, which is fighting to preserve Black churches across the country. Not only is this a sustainable way of working within existing buildings, but it also preserves cultural, historical, and spiritual centers of significance to the Black community and the entire American community. This is one of the reasons sustainable architecture and city planning is so important, both for our planet, and for our people. Learn more at the link below!

👉🏾The Haitian Revolution brought an end to slavery and French colonial rule in Haiti in 1804. 👉🏾 In Saint Lucia and the rest of the English-speaking Caribbean, our enslaved ancestors were freed in 1834, a year after the official proclamation. 👉🏾 The formal end of slavery in the Spanish-speaking countries of South and Central America occurred during pivotal independence movements which began as early as the 1810s, with slavery ending in most of these countries by the 1850s. Slavery in Puerto Rico ended in 1873, and in Cuba in 1886. 👉🏾 After a 10-year transition period from the initial proclamation, enslaved persons in Suriname and the Dutch Antilles were freed in 1873. 👉🏾 In 1888, Brazil was the last country in the Americas where slavery came to an end. ---------- Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States which is an important part of this timeline. Occurring in 1865, this places the US as one of the last countries to end slavery in the Americas. This TedX animation was beautifully and intentionally crafted and gives a comprehensive overview of the end of slavery in the United States and the continued fight for racial equality for Black Americans to this day.

Flag Day is a day dedicated to celebrating and honoring the national flag of a country. In the United States, Flag Day is observed on June 14 each year. This date commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. Here are some key points about Flag Day in the United States: History: Flag Day was officially established by President Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916, though it wasn't until August 3, 1949, that President Harry S. Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14 as National Flag Day. Observances: While Flag Day is not a federal holiday, it is a state holiday in Pennsylvania. People across the country celebrate by displaying the flag, holding parades, and participating in ceremonies. Schools and organizations often hold educational activities about the history and significance of the flag. Significance: The day serves to promote patriotism and a sense of national unity. It is an opportunity to reflect on the values and history of the United States. Flag Etiquette: On Flag Day, many take the time to learn or review the rules of flag etiquette, including how to display and handle the flag properly. Flag Day is a symbol of national pride and serves as a reminder of the country's heritage and the values the flag represents. #FlagDay #Patriotism #NationalPride

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 ✨ Today, we honor Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This day marks a pivotal moment in American history when, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the news that the Civil War had ended and enslaved people were now free—two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 🌟 𝗔 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:  It’s a time to reflect on the progress made towards equality and the work still needed to ensure freedom and justice for all. 🌟 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: Juneteenth is a celebration of African American culture, resilience, and contributions to our society. 🌟 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Understanding history is key to building a more inclusive future. Juneteenth reminds us of the importance of continuous learning and empathy. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲? 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀: Host discussions or webinars about the significance of Juneteenth and African American history. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: Encourage supporting local Black-owned businesses and share recommendations. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: Organize volunteer opportunities or support initiatives that benefit the African American community. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲: Take time to reflect on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within your organization and recognize areas for improvement. 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: 𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳? 𝘈𝘴𝘬 𝘮𝘦! Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏿❤️💛💚