06/15/2026
On Friday, we honor Juneteenth (a portmanteau of June and nineteenth), also known as “America’s Second Independence Day” or Freedom Day. Juneteenth is the longest-running African American holiday, celebrating freedom, resilience, and the enduring contributions of Black Americans to our communities and our country.
Juneteenth marks the moment in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, it serves as both a celebration and a reflection: a reminder of how far we’ve come, and the continued responsibility we share to advance equity, understanding, and opportunity for all.
At BH, inclusion means recognizing the history that shapes our present and committing to a culture where every voice is valued, every story matters, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
This week, we celebrate freedom, honor history, and recommit ourselves to building a future rooted in belonging.
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