Juneteenth becomes America's quiet holiday as DEI goes underground
Juneteenth is persisting as a federal holiday despite a broader corporate and political pullback from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. While President Trump has signaled a desire to diminish its prominence by not issuing a proclamation and removing it from some federal calendars, only Congress can revoke its status as a federal holiday. Many companies, like Target, are scaling back their public DEI efforts while still observing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for employees, indicating a quieter, more internal approach to the commemoration. AI
