Juneteenth

Holland & Knight is proud to again commemorate the oldest national celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, which came to be known as Juneteenth, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day or Emancipation Day. Recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday gives us as a firm and as individuals the opportunity to celebrate the freedom, culture and achievements of Black Americans. Today, we celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans throughout history. Importantly, we will also celebrate the accomplishments of our Black colleagues, who have demonstrated professional excellence in the firm, the community and the profession. We salute you. Juneteenth also invites us to confront this nation's unfulfilled promises of liberty and justice for all. It is a time for reflection about the history and legacy of slavery in this country. Through this reflection, we can recognize and commit to addressing the racial injustice present in our society today. We have encouraged our employees to use this Juneteenth weekend to reflect on our nation's complex history, the continued challenges facing the country and the work that we must do both individually and collectively to make lasting changes for inclusion, equity and justice. We encourage you to do the same.