to encourage employees to reflect and further educate themselves on the history and meaning of Juneteenth and racial injustice in the U.S.
On June 18, the footwear manufacturing company's corporate offices and distribution centers will be closed; on June 19, Nike and Converse retail stores will be closed in honor of the holiday. "On the platform we will engage in community and conversation, and we hope people will join us by using #Juneteenth and #HappyJuneteenth to unlock our custom emoji," the company said in an email, according to CNN. "We're also planning other activities on-platform with our community partners to amplify conversations around Juneteenth."The wireless network operator will allow employees the option to use their paid time off to celebrate Juneteenth.
The company will host an internal panel on June 18, aimed at exploring the historical significance of the holiday. Additionally, Verizon's Black Originators Leaders and Doers employee resource group is their own panel, which will highlight the contributions of Black women-owned businesses.The financial services company will allow corporate employees to use an allotted personal holiday or paid day off to celebrate Juneteenth.