June 08, 2021
June 19, 2021
At TriHealth, we are called by our heritage and mission to respect all people, cultures and traditions. As an organization that cares for everyone in our community, it’s valuable to pause and reflect—and acknowledge—the cultural histories of those we SERVE.
Nationally, Juneteenth (short for “June 19”), or Freedom Day, is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation declared “…all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State…shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.” However, the noble and expansive order only applied to states separated from the United States, leaving slavery unchanged in loyal border states.
Juneteenth Origins
On June 19, 1865 – nearly two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation – Major General Gordon Granger and approximately 1,800 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the last state with enslaved people and enforce the Proclamation.
Standing on the balcony of the Confederate headquarters, Granger read General Order No. 3, which stated in part, “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property, between former masters and slaves...”
In modern-day America, we observe Juneteenth in recognition of the long-overdue liberation of enslaved people in the United States.
Celebrate Juneteenth with TRIBE on June 21
TRIBE (TriHealth Resource Initiative for Black Employees) is an employee resource group that increases awareness of our rich culture through special events celebrating history and heritage and developing leaders.
This year, on June 21, from 12 pm to 1 pm, TRIBE will be hosting a webinar with a special guest speaker and an interactive trivia game to honor Juneteenth. Visit the
TRIBE Bridge page for a link to join the webinar. Please reach out to
TRIBE@trihealth.com with questions.
While more intentional action needs to be taken to address systemic racism and raise awareness of equal human rights and social justice, today, observing Juneteenth serves to celebrate African American freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures and people.
Happy Juneteenth Day to all!
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I'm very proud to be part of an organization that promotes diversity and awareness of social issues and in justices. Let this be a learning opportunity for ALL.
Posted by: Joelanda Solomon on June 18, 2021
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Thank you for sharing the history. Now that's it's a federal holiday more people will be aware of the significance.
Posted by: Paulette Brown on June 18, 2021
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This should be a great learning opportunity
Posted by: Team Member on June 12, 2021
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Thanks Tribe Committee
Thanks TriHealth Leadership!
Posted by: Karen Hipsher on June 09, 2021
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Great to hear that were celebrating Juneteenth!
Posted by: Cara Harris on June 09, 2021
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Wonderful!
Posted by: Nicole Holt on June 09, 2021
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