Nows and Forevers

I have Juneteenth off for the first time.
The holiday has been around for a long time, ever since 1865 in Texas when United States Major Gen. Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom in the formerly Confederate state. It has been a state holiday in Texas since 1980. But it wasn’t until 2021 when it became a federal holiday.
My company made it official last year, with 2023 being the first time it was officially a day off.
But truth be told. I’ve got to do more.
And this is one thing to do, but not the only thing. From Juneteenth.com:

One of the most important and immediately impactful actions anyone can take is to support black-owned businesses and organizations. These grassroots, ground-level contrbutions make a daily impact on work, quality of life, and growth in the community. Make a daily, weekly, and yearly conscious effort to plant your economic seeds and watch them grow.