Thank You Chicago Juneteenth Supporters for Contributing to Black History!
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Juneteenth (June 19th) commemorates the emancipation of Black enslaved persons in the United States. This special day has ascended to new heights and is becoming a permanent fixture in Black American culture. Credit for the recent rise in recognition and uptick in Juneteenth celebrations — specifically in the Chicagoland area, goes to all of the individuals and organizations who took action to elevate Juneteenth through initiatives like the Chicago Juneteenth Campaign.
The Black Remembrance Project would like to thank each and every one of our supporters who contributed to our Chicago Juneteenth Campaign!
Since our campaign launched in June 2019, Juneteenth has been recognized as a paid holiday in some workplaces, Cook County, and other townships throughout Illinois.
Unfortunately, the City of Chicago has NOT made Juneteenth a paid holiday. Instead, City officials have so far only opted to make Juneteenth an unpaid “day of observance’’ which doesn’t grant Juneteenth the same paid holiday status as other holidays. Although our campaign will continue until Juneteenth is officially a paid holiday in Chicago, we want to take some time to appreciate everyone who supported our efforts thus far. Because of your support, we set a new precedent in Black History.
Thank you.
Special thanks to the following entities that endorsed our campaign:
Healthy Illinois Campaign
Black Women Organizing for Power (BWOP) Chicago
Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment
Illinois Collaboration on Youth
Community Behavioral Healthcare Association (CBH A)
Healthcare Alternative System (HAS)
Leyden Family Service and Mental Health Center
Illinois Association for Behavioral Health
RAW-Resident Association is the Westside
N’COBRA- Chicago National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America — Chicago Chapter
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Chicago Southside
Raise Your Hand for Illinois Public Education
Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing
Indivisible Chicago South Side
R.A.G.E. — Resident Association of Greater Englewood
Metropolitan Tenants Organization
Melanation Products & Services LLC.
Note:
You can help keep up the pressure for Juneteenth by signing and sharing: our local petition, the national Juneteenth petition, and/or the organizational endorsement for our campaign.
Also, if you would like to collaborate or support our upcoming Juneteenth celebration, please reach out to us via email: BlackRemembrance@gmail.com
