Here's a running list of all the companies observing Juneteenth this year

It'll be a paid, companywide holiday, the"These are difficult times, and we must find ways to embrace our differences, address underlying systemic issues and move forward as a country," Altria Chief Executive Officer Billy Gifford said in the release. "We know we don't have all the answers, but we will learn by listening to our diverse colleagues, community members and others as we seek progress within our company and the places we call home.

"We do this in support of the millions who are demanding real reform. We do this to recognize that we all have a role to play in this change," John Savona, Ford's head of North America manufacturing, said in a joint letter with Gerald Kariem, a vice president of the United Auto Workers union. If moments of silence are not culturally relevant, GM is asking employees to "take the time to reflect on diversity and inclusion in their own way."

"We encourage all Googlers to use this day to create space for learning and reflection, so please don't schedule any unnecessary meetings," the memo,"Now, more than ever, it's important for us to find moments of connection as a community."to staffers that Juneteenth will be considered an annual holiday for its employees.

I commend these companies but, I bet over 90% of those employees have no clue what Juneteenth means!

Ahh the virtuous, anything to prevent the mob from attacking them. This is a fake holiday that nobody with an iq above room temperature will take seriously. We’ve fallen a long ways in 2.5 months. All of this over two career criminals lmao

Martin Luther King was not enough? Are we recognizing Al Sharpton’s Birthday yet?

Question.... Why wasnt it before? Did they just hear about this? If they knew about it before why didnt they do anything then? Tsk, tsk, pandering businesses.

I would give them a day off to help clean up the burning buildings and return some of the stolen property as a start

😂😂still benefits more white people. Thanks!!

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