NFL Teams In Agreement On Juneteenth Holiday
NFL Teams In Agreement On Juneteenth Holiday originally appeared on The Spun.
Thursday June 19 is Juneteenth, a federal United States holiday to commemorate the ending of slavery.
The holiday marks the day, June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It's known as a time to celebrate the ending of slavery and to celebrate Black culture.
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It was established as a federal holiday by then-U.S. President Joe Biden in 2021. Federal employees get the day off, as do many in various industries. However, individual states are not required to observe it as a paid day off.
Still, many NFL teams are taking to social media on Thursday to celebrate it.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 10: A detail of a saying "End Racism" is seen painted in the end zone on one side of the stadium prior to the game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 10, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by)Several NFL teams have taken to social media on Thursday to make their thoughts on the holiday clear.
"Honoring freedom, unity, and achievement —today and always. Happy Juneteenth, Who Dey Nation!" the Bengals wrote.
"Today, we celebrate freedom. #Juneteenth is a day to reflect, educate, and commemorate," the Cowboys wrote.
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"Today, we honor #Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom and resilience, and as a reminder of our ongoing journey towards equality," the Browns added.
"A day to celebrate, educate, reflect, take action, and inspire change for a better future," the Steelers added.
"Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans," the Jaguars wrote.
"Juneteenth is a day to commemorate the historical strength, courage and impact of African Americans Today, and every day, we celebrate Freedom," the Falcons added.
Troy Vincent Sr., a vice president in the NFL's league office, shared a powerful message on social media, too.
The 2025 NFL regular season is just a couple of months away now. The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Dallas Cowboys in a season-opening contest in Week 1.
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Hopefully, the 2025 NFL season delivers in a major way.
NFL Teams In Agreement On Juneteenth Holiday first appeared on The Spun on Jun 19, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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