Opinion | 'Juneteenth serves as an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in the journey for equality and civil rights and to take stock of where there is still work to be done.'
Although the Emancipation Proclamation was celebrated on January 1, 1863, it is crucial to remember that for two years after, hundreds of thousands of African Americans remained enslaved. Juneteenth recognizes the challenging road to true emancipation and has evolved into a symbolic milestone for the African American freedom journey.
I was swept up in this effort in my role as an advocate and coach for diversity, equity and inclusion . My work — originally only partially focused on diversity initiatives — quickly adapted to meet the needs of aging services organizations eager to foster diverse environments. Like many colleagues in this field have experienced, the number of coaching requests related to DEI nearly tripled.
I am committed to the journey of achieving true diversity, equity and inclusion. And journeys of this nature can’t be made with a single report or a desire to want to improve. We must match our intentions with our actions. Even small actions can serve as cues of a commitment to progress. Moreover, it makes room at the table for other marginalized populations, including Latinx, Asian American Pacific Islanders and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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