Going beyond a day off

INC. THIS MORNING Going beyond a day off Good morning, It’s official: Juneteenth is a national holiday. On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed a bill declaring June 19 an annual federal holiday, after the legislation was approved by both chambers of Congress. Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when a proclamation in Galveston, Texas, declared that slaves were finally free--two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s the oldest known commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. For many business owners, the question isn't whether to celebrate the historical event, but how. While time off is the most common way to honor the day, many businesses are going a step further. Read our story to [learn how companies are celebrating this Juneteenth in particularly interesting ways]( from virtual runs and donation matching to the launch of a new Black Business Accelerator. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: From the archives: Here’s why we at Inc. aren’t working today, [in honor of Juneteenth](. --Inc. This is how Snapchat stays committed to [its social mission](. --Inc. Tech startups are ditching the office in favor of [adventurous bonding trips]( for remote workers. --The Wall Street Journal Every startup needs an in-house senate. [Here’s why](. --TechCrunch On this week’s episode of [the Founders Project podcast]( a robotic lawnmower that’s ripping through a $105 billion industry. --Inc. ONE MORE THING: Try [this 10-day challenge]( to reset your life after the pandemic. --Inc. --Cameron Albert-Deitch Reporter, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at [calbertdeitch@inc.com](mailto:calbertdeitch@inc.com?subject=), and [sign up for daily text messages]( from me. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. [Join Inc. Unlimited today.]( [Click here]( to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, [Unsubscribe]( • [Update Profile]( • [View in Browser]( • [Privacy Policy](