"What is Juneteenth?"
Juneteenth is a national holiday celebrating the abolishment of slavery. It originated in Galveston, Texas in 1865 on June 19th. Federal troops arrived and declared that all slaves be freed. This happened nearly three years later after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. Throughout this process the export of slaves from Africa to the United States ended.
Join BeKind Detroit for an evening of sustainable empowerment, sustainable shopping, and a showing of the short film Catwalk to Creation: a series of short films following the journey of garments. Filmmakers Charney Magri, and Ramzi Moutran look at the impact of fashion and hear from those who are working for a different kind of fashion industry.
We're so excited to share our latest collaboration with beloved Detroit spot, Gathering Coffee Company. We met with Emily Steffen, owner of Gathering Coffee, earlier this year to figure out how we could create a positive impact in our community. Together we decided to create a beanie with one of her most meaningful phrases that she uses at her store, "Shame has no place" as a reminder to the people that we serve. You are worthy, you are deserving, you are not alone.
