JUNETEENTH EXPLAINED
As I posted on Instagram, tomorrow my family and I will celebrate the freedom of Black people on June 19th. And with freedom comes support! We will celebrate Juneteenth by pouring into some of our favorite Black-owned businesses, hosting a cookout, and most importantly keeping this same energy all year long! Below are some ways you and yours can celebrate to show solidarity.
MORE WAYS YOU CAN CELEBRATE
- Further educate yourself about Black history
- Wear red, as it symbolizes resilience
- Shop and support Black-owned businesses. HERE is a list of local Charlotte, NC Black-owned businesses. Here you can also find a list of 800+ black-owned businesses from our friends at Boss Women Media
- Read books with your kids that focus on diversity and anti-racism
- Host or attend a parade, cookout, or other celebration
- Take a 30-minute virtual tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Slavery and Freedom exhibit
- Watch movies or shows about the Black experience on streaming services. Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu are sharing free movies that can help you understand the struggle of Black people living in America. I recommend starting with “Just Mercy” and “When They See Us“
Keep this same energy ALL YEAR LONG!
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