Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed, has been celebrated for over a century by Black communities. Designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognised beyond Black America. Celebrations range from cookouts and barbecues to community service, education panels, and taking time off. The important thing is to make people feel they have options on how to observe the occasion, said Dr. David Anderson, a Black pastor and CEO of Gracism Global, a consulting firm helping leaders navigate conversations bridging divides across race and culture.

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