The NFL has thrown its support behind making Juneteenth a national holiday. June 19 is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
5 things you need to know about #Juneteenth.
A thread by former @dallascowboys DE Greg Ellis. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/1Pbvjb4A5F
— NFL (@NFL) June 19, 2020
— NFL (@NFL) June 19, 2020
— NFL (@NFL) June 19, 2020
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— NFL (@NFL) June 19, 2020
Other teams weighed in with their opinions and backing.
Today we recognize #Juneteenth
A day to reflect, educate and commemorate. pic.twitter.com/ms7KA6Ioze
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) June 19, 2020
We join the players in our commitment to change:
Today.
Tomorrow.
Every day.#Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/HadbxQBR5U
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) June 19, 2020
A day to learn. To reflect. To celebrate. #Juneteenth
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) June 19, 2020
Today, we recognize #Juneteenth.
We encourage everyone to spend the day supporting Black-owned businesses and learning the importance + history of today.
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— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) June 19, 2020
We've never posted about Juneteenth, but it is always the right time to do better than before.
Today is a reflection of freedom, a day to celebrate and educate. pic.twitter.com/BOsLIEdwc5
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 19, 2020
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) June 19, 2020
Celebrate, rejoice and learn about Black history. The significance of today should never be overlooked or taken for granted.#BlackJoy #JUNETEENTH2020 https://t.co/6fZldPYrIP
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) June 19, 2020
— New York Giants (@Giants) June 19, 2020
— New York Jets (@nyjets) June 19, 2020
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) June 19, 2020
Today, we celebrate and recognize #Juneteenth, as slavery came to an end in the United States.
Learn more about Juneteenth > https://t.co/8tFKZz6rgV pic.twitter.com/lby3iQntcK
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) June 19, 2020
Today, we celebrate and recognize #Juneteenth, as slavery came to an end in the United States.
Learn more about Juneteenth > https://t.co/8tFKZz6rgV pic.twitter.com/lby3iQntcK
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) June 19, 2020
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 19, 2020