Juneteenth: A Historic, Vital Celebration

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Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Now, it officially is a federally recognized holiday, observed every year on June 19th. This date is significant because in Galveston, Texas in 1865, General Gordan Granger of the Union Army read the following: “The people of Texas are…

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Honoring Black History Month and Mental Health

Honoring Black History Month and Mental Health

February brings the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month and examine, learn and revisit the missing and unacknowledged chapters in our history as a nation. Learn more about how to honor African-American contributions in the United States in order to create a mentally healthier world that recognizes overlooked communities and their stories. How to Honor…

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A Note From Embark on Racism and Our Values

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Hello Embark families, friends, partners, students and teammates: It is hard to find the words to express how we feel while this is all so raw. So many emotions – anger, pain and sadness, as well as compassion, empathy and hope – and many of them all at once. The senseless killing of George Floyd…

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