The article discusses the significance of Juneteenth becoming a national holiday just four years ago, spearheaded by the Biden administration with little opposition. This recognition followed the Black Lives Matter movement and signified a broader push for diversity and inclusion across various sectors. However, many of these initiatives have faced challenges and rollbacks under the Trump administration. The piece invites readers to reflect on what celebrating Juneteenth means in the current historical and political climate, highlighting the ongoing relevance of the holiday amidst changing societal attitudes.
Just four years ago, when the Biden administration declared Juneteenth a national holiday, the bill had sailed through Congress with very little opposition.
And on the heels of the Black Lives Matter movement, the holiday also known as Jubilee Day became part of a wider nationwide movement of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Now, under President Trump many of those initiatives have been banned or rolled back.
NPR wants to know what it means to you to be celebrating the holiday at this moment in history.
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