06/20/2026
This year's theme, "Juneteenth Brings Balance to America's Celebration of Freedom," gives us a chance to reflect on how we make freedom a reality for all.
This begs us to look honestly at where barriers remain. New ALICE* data shows that Black households continue to face financial hardship at disproportionately high rates (58%, compared with 36% of White households), even while working hard to support themselves and their communities.
Data fuels action. Join us in telling the full story of financial hardship in your community. Together, we can expand opportunity and ensure freedom is fully realized for every family.
*ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents households with income above the poverty level but less than the cost of basics.