Dear MDECOE Community,
In 2021, the U.S. Congress established Juneteenth on June 19th as an officially recognized federal holiday to mark the day slaves in Texas were informed of their freedom. This year, Juneteenth was officially observed in California on Monday as a holiday. It’s important to understand the history of Juneteenth as a critical time for not just Black Americans, but for all Americans. A recent article in the LA Times provides important information about the origins and importance of this holiday as a way for us to engage in caring for the wellbeing of our Black community and for our own depth of understanding. To read about this history, please go to “The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday” at the link below.
For a list of other self-care options, please see our COE self-care website for resources for faculty, staff, students, and the community at:
https://www.csun.edu/eisner-education/self-care/articles-information-self-care
As we recognize the importance of Juneteenth, we honor our Black community.
Warmly,
Shari