Canisius University joins communities across the country today, in commemoration of Juneteenth
On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Galveston, TX, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation and confirming the freedom of the last remaining slaves in the Deep South.
The Canisius community commemorated Juneteenth with a Sankofa celebration on June 13.
Sankofa honors the cultural tradition of bringing wisdom from the past – to make positive progress in the future. To mark the occasion, faculty, staff and students came together for a day of education, solidarity and service.
Combined, they delivered nearly 500 PB&J sandwiches to the Friends of the Night People and Response to Love Center and designed 200+ cards for Compass House and the Community Baby Shower. Canisius volunteers also lent helping hands at Harvest House.
Submitted by: University Communications
