2025: Juneteenth Initiative

The Junior League of Galveston County, TX

The Junior League of Galveston County's Juneteenth Initiative honors the rich cultural heritage of Galveston, the birthplace of Juneteenth, and reaffirms their commitment to fostering inclusivity, education, and meaningful engagement. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston to enforce the emancipation of enslaved people—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. The Junior League of Galveston County planned and executed multiple events in conjunction with the Juneteenth recognition including: donating Juneteenth-themed books to local schools, sister Leagues, and local communities, hosting story hours, museum tours, and historical discussions, planning and executing a Juneteenth Celebration at the Galveston Arts Center which was also attended by other Leagues in the area and hosting an outreach event to foster community engagement and awareness.  The Juneteenth Recognition provided JLG members with space to develop their own leadership skills by planning, implementing, and participating in Juneteenth activities as well as cultivating a deeper understanding of DEIB principles.  JLG fostered strong partnerships with local organizations, including the NAACP, Galveston Historical Foundation, the Galveston Arts Center, and sister Leagues, amplifying the initiative's impact. Congratulations, Junior League of Galveston County!