The Chicago Bears are joining the NFL and a number of other franchises in recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday this Friday, June 19.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced last week that the league would close its offices on June 19 to recognize the Juneteenth holiday, which marked the end of slavery in the United States.
The Bears announced on Wednesday that they will also be observing the Juneteenth holiday, and they’re encouraging fans to join them on Friday.
The Bears will close their offices on Friday in honor of Juneteenth and include the date on their annual holiday calendar moving forward. Employees and fans are encouraged to learn about and celebrate the holiday, while also becoming active participants in the fight for equality and making a positive impact in our communities.
This Friday our offices will be closed in honor of Juneteenth – join us in learning more about the holiday, celebrating it, and participating in the fight for equality.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) June 17, 2020
The Bears also shared some of the content that they’ll be sharing on Juneteenth, which includes an Instagram Live takeover by running back Tarik Cohen, player videos discussing the holiday and a Twitter fundraiser.
-Videos on the Bears’ social media channels from players on what Juneteenth means to them and how they celebrate the holiday.
-An Instagram Live takeover by running back Tarik Cohen, who will give fans an inside look at how he’s celebrating Juneteenth.
-Twitter Fundraiser: Fans are encouraged to follow the official Chicago Bears Twitter account (@ChicagoBears) on Friday to participate in a special fundraiser benefitting the DuSable Museum of African American History from Bears Care. The DuSable Museum of African American History, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, aims to promote understanding and inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions and experiences of African Americans through exhibits, programs, and activities that illustrate African and African American history, culture and art. To learn more about the museum, please click here.
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