Juneteenth

To me, Juneteenth represents an opportunity to celebrate the fact that African Americans are no longer enslaved or considered 3/5 of a person. Because Hawken is a diverse and inclusive community, it’s very important for us to acknowledge a holiday that represents the freedom and liberty of being Black. Some of the ways my family comes together to celebrate include writing letters of gratitude to African American people that we look up to, cooking cultural foods, listening to music, and enjoying games like relay races, basketball, and other activities.