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Happy Pride Month!
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month – a time to celebrate the diversity, identities, and experiences of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and broader queer community. Pride began as a movement for liberation following the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was officially recognized by the U.S. government in 1999. Since then, it has grown into a celebration of identity, a recognition of ongoing struggles, and a platform for visibility and inclusion.
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Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19, 2025, is Juneteenth, a U.S. federal holiday. It commemorates the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the emancipation of enslaved people — over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the U.S. and is the longest-celebrated African American holiday. It is a time to reflect on freedom, justice, and American history. As the Smithsonian notes, “Juneteenth marks our country’s second Independence Day.” I encourage you to honor and understand its significance.
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