Project Renewal recognizes Juneteenth

Today is Juneteenth, the oldest regular US celebration of the end of slavery. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when slaves in Galveston, Texas were told of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Juneteenth is still not recognized as a federal holiday, and it has often been overlooked by non-Black Americans.

Project Renewal commends the Black New Yorkers and those who have stood with them to make their voices heard over the past several weeks. Our city has had enough of police brutality, and the structural racism that continues to plague every area of our society.

We recognize that racism is insidious, even in organizations committed to equity and justice. We are dedicated to embracing and integrating our commitment to anti-racism throughout the culture of Project Renewal.

Learn more about Juneteenth from this Vox article.