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Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Service 2023

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How to Celebrate and Honor Juneteenth

Juneteenth (short for "June 19") marks the emancipation of African Americans who had been enslaved in the United States. On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, announcing the end of slavery in the United States. However, it wasn't until June 19, 1865, that the news reached every enslaved American. Juneteenth was first celebrated on June 19

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Goodwill Team Members Reflect on the Meaning of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Goodwill of Greater Washington celebrates and recognizes MLK's life and legacy through our vision of building a community where people are empowered to achieve their fullest potential and RISE to their highest level of personal success. This year, we asked our Team Members to reflect on MLK Day and share why it is important to them and how they spend their time

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Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Service

When honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., service and community should always be a part of our celebration.

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