06/19/2026
“Juneteenth is both a celebration and a solemn reminder. We honor the resilience of those who endured slavery, the courage of those who fought for freedom, and the ongoing work required to make liberty real for everyone. Juneteenth is not just a commemoration of emancipation, it is also a public reminder that freedom in the United States was delayed and uneven, and that truth still needs defending now. In a moment when federal actions and rhetoric are being used to narrow how Black history is taught, Juneteenth becomes a direct counterweight by insisting on naming slavery, honoring Black resilience, and recognizing the allies who stood with us on this the long struggle for equality. Happy Juneteenth!” -Derek Mosley of Milwaukee, WI