Happy Black History Month 2025

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Black History is celebrated year-round due to the numerous contributions African Americans have made to improve our country. However, February highlights specific contributions to our society. Be sure to check out the link below for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., to learn more.

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All the best in Wellness!

Juneteenth Celebrations

Celebrate – Wednesday, June 19, 2024

History of Juneteenth
Over the years, a number of myths concerning Juneteenth have developed which are repeated annually as part of the celebration’s history. Among these is that General Order No. 3 ended slavery in the United States on 19 June 1865. Slavery was not abolished in the US until 6 December 1865 through the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, and so General Order No. 3 did not end slavery, it only made clear that the Emancipation Proclamation of 1 January 1863, freeing slaves in the confederate states, would be enforced. Source: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2239/history-of-juneteenth/

Celebrations June 2024
https://bleumag.com/culture/explore-the-vibrant-juneteenth-celebrations-nationwide-from-arts-festivals-

Juneteenth in New York
https://juneteenthny.com/

Best Cites for Juneteenth Celebrations!
https://www.agoda.com/travel-guides/united-states/celebrating-juneteenth-2024-across-the-united-states-an-unforgettable-journey-of-freedom-and-culture/?cid=-42

Safe travels 🙂

Native American Heritage Month

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It’s Native American Heritage Month. In keeping with acknowledging this important history, and while you’re thinking about traveling this month, some of these exhibitions may be of interest to you.

Traveling Exhibitions > Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)

The Smithsonian has various locations where you can learn more and appreciate the history of Native Americans.

https://americanindian.si.edu/

https://www.si.edu/visit

Smithsonian Magazine
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/?utm_source=siedu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=home

Safe travels!