3 Must-reads for Juneteenth

Today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday known as the country’s second independence day and a celebration of Black resilience and achievement. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, which occurred on June 19, 1865, when news of emancipation reached enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas.¹

Here are 3 articles that recognize the tenets of this important day:

1. Dr Charles McMillan opens the first Black-owned GoodVets hospital—The new hospital expands GoodVets outreach to Atlanta, Georgia.
2. Preparing veterinary hospitals for greatness through DEI initiatives—Shandell Maxwell, PhD, shares her experience as a Black individual in the veterinary industry.
3. The veterinary health gap—Are you treating the pet or the human?

Reference

The historical legacy of Juneteenth. National Museum of African American History and Culture. Accessed June 19, 2023. https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth