"The events of the past few weeks have changed the conversation and added a sense of urgency that has motivated more people across the globe to act to address social injustice. LeBron James, who is one of Nike's marquee endorsers, has been a leading voice among athletes on Nike follows the path of Twitter and payments startup Square, which “When we say that Black Lives Matter, it applies to the world outside of Nike and, importantly, it applies to our Black teammates within Nike. "This will be a day for our employees and teammates to educate and connect on the significance of this moment in Black history and we encourage all athletes* to do the same," the company wrote.A Target retail store is seen in San Ramon, California, December 15, 2019. We want to make strides to ensure everyone in our community feels safe and protected from inequality or harassment in all its forms.”New Balance will close all operations, including its retail stores, in honor of Juneteenth.”We recognize the significance of this milestone in the fabric of our history and stand alongside all of those advocating for equality and against racism. "This is one of many steps we’ll take to support the positive change we need to see in society." "Juneteenth not only marks the end of slavery in the United States, but it also symbolizes freedom -- a freedom that was delayed, and brutally resisted; and though decades of progress followed, a freedom for which we must continue to fight," Goodell wrote. Nike CEO John Donahoe announced Thursday the company will recognize Juneteenth an annual paid holiday for U.S. employees. In a June 11 email sent to all employees, and obtained by FN, Nike Inc. CEO John Donahoe announced that Juneteenth will be an annual company holiday. The corporate push to recognize Juneteenth comes as protests Elected officials, community leaders, youth and drum and marching bands take part in the second annual Juneteenth Parade, in Philadelphia, on June 22, 2019. Nike CEO John Donahoe established a new D&I taskforce and mandated Juneteenth a company holiday to help the Swoosh "get its house in order." Nike announced in a statement on its official LinkedIn that it will be closing all "retail stores, offices and distribution facilities in the US" in observance of Juneteenth. Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey announced via Twitter that Juneteenth would be "a company holiday in the US, forevermore." “You have told me that we have not consistently supported, recognized and celebrated our own Black teammates in a manner they deserve. Nike. Nike joins the companies making Juneteenth an annual paid holiday Nike is adding June 19, a holiday called Juneteenth , to its list of official, paid company holidays. Nike joins Twitter and other companies in declaring Juneteenth as a paid company holiday. The day has been coined Juneteenth, deriving its name from its date, June 19. Nike CEO John Donahoe announced Thursday the company will recognize Juneteenth an annual paid holiday for U.S. employees. This needs to change.”Donahoe told workers that Nike’s board and executive team will diversify the company’s workforce and will measure the progress of hiring more black, Latinx and female employees.Nike didn’t specify the targets for diversity, CNN Business reported. “Juneteenth not only marks the end of slavery in the United States, but it also symbolizes freedom — a freedom that was delayed, and brutally resisted; and though decades of progress followed, a freedom for which we must continue to fight.”Tapestry Inc. — parent to Coach, Stuart Weitzman and Kate Spade — is adding Juneteenth as an annual paid company holiday beginning this year. Statement on Commitment to the Black Community Jordan Brand and Michael Jordan Statement on Commitment to the Black Community Creating lasting change doesn’t happen alone or overnight, and that’s why we partner with world-class organizations that are dedicated to advancing this work, such as PeacePlayers, Jackie Robinson Foundation, MENTOR and the Human Rights Campaign. Early this June, the company made a … We've received your submission.Nike just did it: Juneteenth is now a paid company holiday.The sportswear giant added June 19, the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery, to its list of annual official days off, Nike announced the decision Thursday in a letter to employees, which also laid out a host of other actions it is planning in response to the nationwide protests against racial injustice.“At Nike, Inc., we aspire to be a leader in building a diverse, inclusive team and culture.
“Hopefully, more defining moments and unifying actions in support of our Black community will accelerate our country’s progression to truly establish racial equality, justice, and humanity for all,” the company said in a statement.“We would like to recognize Juneteenth with a day off, so we can all use this time to learn and celebrate Black history and culture,” wrote founder and CEO Marc Fisher and president Susan Itzkowitz in a company email.
"I am proud of the decision our organization has made to recognize Juneteenth as a company holiday this year and going forward," Camye Mackey, the chief people, diversity and inclusion officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena said in a statement. Moving now to recognize it on an annual basis -- as a day to celebrate, further educate ourselves or connect with our communities -- is one more important action Target can take as a company to help the country live up to the ideal of moving forward in a new way." Times reporter John Eligon shared a portion of the announcement on his verified Twitter account.Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? I also spend a lot of my time digging into what athletes earn on and off the field of play. In addition, hourly team members who work the day will be paid for time and a half.