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This year at DigitalMarketer we decided to mark Juneteenth as the official company holiday to support our black people who support us every day. While we take the time to rest, spend time with our families / loved ones, and learn about the importance of this vacation today, June 19, we wanted to share some valuable resources. We found them both useful and actionable as we set out to better understand and reflect on our country's past.

history

If this is your first time hearing about Juneteenth, it may be because your vacation in Texas started. Despite the 1863 declaration of emancipation, enslaved people in Texas were not released until two years later, on June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived to enforce the order. Today, June 19 is celebrated across the country as the end of slavery conditions in the United States. Of course there is a bigger story in and around this celebration and these resources are a good place to start.

Juneteenth.com

12 things you may not know about Juneteenth

The historical legacy of the 19th century

Recognize the vacation

While this vacation started in South Texas, it is gaining momentum nationwide. Many cities and states have given the holiday official status, and there are several petitions to make Juneteenth a national day.

States that officially recognize Juneteenth

BLM petition to recognize June 19 as a national holiday

Change.org petition to recognize June 19 as a national holiday

Recipes

Nicole A. Taylor is a food writer and cookbook author who has carefully compiled this list of recipes to celebrate June 19. It's hard to keep your mouth shut from the water when you see some of their selections, but it's the tradition and meaning behind each of these recipes that matter most. So remember when you create some of these unforgettable dishes to pay homage to their origins.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/68861692-nyt-cooking/24232457-juneteenth-recipes-curated-by-nicole-taylor

Events

We hope that everyone will find out about the importance of this vacation. As a country, we have made some progress (especially in the past few weeks) and although we still have a long way to go, we recommend that you honor the spirit of the holiday and enjoy the festivities. And if you're looking for a way to virtually celebrate June 19, we've found a few fun events (all online) to watch!

Juneteenth Live Streaming Music Festival

More virtual activities