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Juneteenth has been a back and fourth decision for me. As a white women, I don't want to ignore this holiday. Also as a white women, I don't think I should plan this without a POC. As Juneteenth is a new age holiday, and the majority of the residents in my facility are old age, it doesn't make this holiday or celebration any less important. Especially considering I am in a predominantly black city. We have chosen to do Juneteenth education and trivia, as well as celebrating with red velvet cake (I read that is a signature dessert for this holiday.)

Hi Maria
This is on Golden carers
https://www.goldencarers.com/emancipation-day-word-finder/3419/
These may also help you
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/how-to-celebrate-juneteenth

Hi again, Maria, you may want to ask the golden Carers Facebook group this question
https://www.goldencarers.com/profile/39683/

Hi Joscelyn
Thank you for sharing your insight

I WOULD JUST LIKE ADD TO THIS DICUSSION: SIMPLY DO YOUR RESEARCH REGARDING WHAT IS JUNETEENTH AND WHY IT IS INPORTANT. A WATERMELON SOCIAL IS A DEFINITE NO GO.
Juneteenth Day - Juneteenth, or June 19th, is considered the date when the last enslaved people in America were freed. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers finally arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the war had ended and that all enslaved people were now free. Today, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement.
How the Day Is Celebrated Today
Today, Juneteenth is more popular than ever before. Legislation was
introduced and it became a federal holiday in 2021, while institutions
such as the Henry Ford Museum and the Smithsonian sponsor their
own Juneteenth celebrations for the day. While we gather to
celebrate the initial emancipation, the modern celebration of
Juneteenth can take many forms. These include honoring the many
achievements of Black people across local and national
communities.