Juneteenth: Celebrate Freedom Friday on June 19 at Noon

Dear Faculty, Students, and Staff, 

The University of Hartford is dedicated to the transformational power of education and empowerment and connected by our collective responsibility to help make our world a better place.

Join us on Juneteenth*, June 19, 2020 to celebrate freedom, reflect, and commit to equality and justice for all. 

What: Juneteenth known by many as Black Independence Day or Freedom Day

Time of Reflection and Unity is a call to gather with community members, to celebrate the fundamental truth that all people are created equal and liberty is a right endowed by our creator.   

Who: Faculty, Staff, and Students

When: Friday, June 19, 2020 at Noon (Eastern) 

Where: Join us on Webex.com for this virtual gathering

Meeting number: 161 241 4495                  Password: Unity

https://hartford.webex.com/hartford/j.php?MTID=m2d7767f78e9774e4388fb8537b103025

Join by phone      1-877-668-4493 Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada)

How: Session opens at 11:55am to ensure we begin on time – thank you

Why: To celebrate, reflect and commit to equality and justice for all

History: *Juneteenth refers to the final emancipation of slaves in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1,1863, however, it was not enforced in Texas until June 19, 1865. U.S. Army Officer and Union General Gordon Granger read the Emancipation Proclamation and announced their freedom to Texas's enslaved African-Americans on June 19, 1865.

Co-Sponsors:     
President’s Office for Diversity and Community Engagement, Campus Religious Leaders, Office of Career and Professional Development, Student Engagement and Inclusion

Questions? Please contact Christine Grant cgrant@hartford.edu; Kate Darcy Hohenthal hohenthal@hartford.edu; Lisa Cote Licote@hartford.edu