By Hevin Ramsey
Last Thursday, the University of Louisville hosted a “Red and Black on the Green” luncheon showcasing Black-owned vendors and businesses at the University Club. Sponsored by the University of Louisville Black Faculty/Staff Association, this is the latest in a series of events honoring Juneteenth, celebrating the anniversary of the order by Major General Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for 250,000 slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865.
U of L President Kim Schatzel and Lee Gill, Vice President for Institutional Equity released a statement on the Holiday on June 14th.
Two years ago, June 19 officially became a federal holiday.