Dear friend, It's official: Juneteenth is now a federally recognized holiday, commemorating the date when Black people in Texas were told of their emancipation from slavery. While this is in no way comparable to the reparations that are due and the systemic changes we must continue to fight for, it is a step in the right direction of historical acknowledgment.
Black communities have celebrated Juneteenth for 155 years, so it is historic that Congress and the White House have finally recognized it as a national holiday. Now, to truly honor Juneteenth and Black people’s struggle for collective liberation in the US, we must live up to the true meaning of the holiday.
NIRS and our allies at Georgia-WAND have issued a statement, providing a deeper look at the history of Juneteenth and its implications for nuclear energy and environmental justice. Read our blog to learn more! |
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