June 2020: Celebrating Juneteenth
June 30th, 2020
Carmelle Ellison, LCSW, in her informative article about, “Restorative Steps for Healing through Racial Trauma, Systemic Mis-attunement and Grief”, shares that an ongoing healing plan helps in understanding that “Racial trauma and systemic mis-attunement are not experiences that you get over, they are deep wounds that take time, and unconditional care to heal”.
This Juneteenth, NAHSE CT celebrated by honoring freedom, resilience and justice and took the time to:
Curate educational resources for our members and the community at large to learn more about the history of Juneteenth.
Answer the Call to Action to advocate for an ongoing petition to dismantle racism in Connecticut.
Engage our members, affiliates, and friends in a reflective exercise to share what #BeingBlackinAmerica means to them.
Commit to amplifying the voices of our members, partners, sponsors, and supporters to advance our vision to achieve health and racial equity.
#BeingBlackinAmerica Reflections
June 19th, 2020
June 19, 1865 marked the end of American slavery in the United States. Organized by several newly freed slaves, Juneteenth, also known as Freedom day, is a celebration of freedom and resistance that focuses on the continuous struggle of black people in the fight for freedom and equality. Since its inception a year later in 1866, communities have celebrated the day with music, food, dancing and a sense of pride and unity.
Although this year’s celebration is mired by the coronavirus pandemic, alongside the current civil unrest, we encourage you to honor the importance of this day!
To learn more, please visit the resources below:
Juneteenth celebrations across CT
Here’s How America Observes Juneteenth