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Today is International Pride Day, but our communities across the country have been celebrating all month long with parties, displays, and neighborhood walks.

On this day in 1969, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers fought back against a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, one of the most popular gay bars in the city. The protest that stretched over six days sparked a global movement for love, equality, and acceptance. Our senior living communities are committed to inclusion, compassion, and respect for all. Happy Pride! 🏳‍🌈

Our Garden House residents and their families had a wonderful Father's Day meal together and enjoyed some yummy treats like Philly Preztels and Cookies! 🥨🧢

Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, but it has a far greater, 160-year historical legacy as an annual celebration. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth commemorates the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to ensure that all enslaved people be freed, over two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Today's holiday is rooted in African American history and community traditions, and provides an opportunity and understanding for the ongoing fight for human rights and equality. Interested in learning more? Please explore the resources below provided by the National Museum of African American History & Culture, a Smithsonian Institution museum.

🖱️ NMAAHC: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth
📺 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfwhFF95Ois

📖 Reading List: https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/museum-store/juneteenth-reading-list

Juneteenth Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future. Discover ways to celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food and freedom.