Here’s how big tech companies are celebrating Juneteenth, the new national holiday
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Big tech companies will observe Juneteenth by offering education resources during the week of the newly official U.S. holiday. President Joe Biden signed a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday on Thursday afternoon. Employees can also participate in "a day of discussions" with known activists and public figures, including Henry Louis Gates and Tina Knowles-Lawson "who will share perspectives on the history and significance of Juneteenth." "Recognizing this day with intention allows us to stay connected to the many challenges unresolved, violence unaddressed, and inequities unchanged for the Black and African American community worldwide." Google said its going to host a two-hour event "spotlighting Black music history and storytelling" including a conversation and performance by Erykah Badu.
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