Juneteenth: Honoring Black History and Progress

Juneteenth: A Day of Celebration and Education

June 19th: A Historic Milestone

WEB (Washington, D.C.) – Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, will be celebrated on Monday, June 19, 2023. The holiday has been recognized in many states since the 1980s, and in 2021, it was finally made a federal holiday. Juneteenth marks an important turning point in American history, and it is a day to reflect on the progress that has been made while acknowledging the work that still needs to be done.

Honoring Juneteenth at Target and Other Companies

Amazon's Commitment to Juneteenth

Amazon is committed to helping build a country and a world where everyone can live with dignity and freedom. Three years after it was made a federal holiday, Juneteenth 2024 marks a day of celebration as well as education.

Juneteenth as a Paid Holiday

As a growing number of private companies, including Target and Nike, are offering Juneteenth as a paid holiday, Amazon has opted to give its employees the day to reflect on the holiday's significance. This is a positive step that shows Amazon's commitment to diversity and inclusion.