Local Teams Celebrate, Commemorate Juneteenth
Jun 19, 2021, 10:36 AM | Updated: Dec 8, 2022, 10:51 am
Members of the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz kneel before a Black Lives Matter logo before the start of their game at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on July 30, 2020 in Reunion, Florida. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Local sports teams around the state of Utah posted on social media in celebration and commemoration of Juneteenth.
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Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that is recognized annually on June 19.
The holiday celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
Join us in observing #Juneteenth.
Here’s more about the holiday in Utah ⬇️
📰: https://t.co/vBRi3YPhhc pic.twitter.com/TqdrCM8V4o
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 19, 2021
Locals teams, organizations, and coaches recognized Juneteenth and the fight for equality with posts on social media.
Utah Jazz
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Happy #JUNETEENTH
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) June 19, 2021
Real Salt Lake
Celebrate freedom.#Juneteenth | #RSL pic.twitter.com/iwdpJMcvsg
— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) June 19, 2021
Utah Warriors
Today, we celebrate Freedom. #ForTheNation // @usmlr pic.twitter.com/ig8tD0TJza
— Utah Warriors Rugby (@utwarriorsrugby) June 19, 2021
Las Vegas Aces
Today is a day of reflection, celebration and a reminder that all people were created equal with the unalienable rights to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
We honor this #Juneteenth but acknowledge that the fight for meaningful freedom and equality for all continues… pic.twitter.com/fC2VM9tl3i
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) June 19, 2021
BYU Cougars
Happy Juneteenth!!
Our student-athletes took time to learn and ponder on the significance of June 19th. They wanted to express their thoughts about this day and join the nation in celebrating our newest national holiday.
#GoCougs #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/yBCwLymZU6— BYU Cougars (@BYUCougars) June 19, 2021
Celebrate Freedom. #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/wx2btDd5T4
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) June 19, 2021
Today we recognize and celebrate #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/Q1BHzgOikc
— BYU Men's Basketball (@BYUMBB) June 19, 2021
Celebrate Freedom. #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/IF40qYXyQq
— BYU Baseball (@BYUBaseball) June 19, 2021
Happy Juneteenth! pic.twitter.com/XU2UqSY3gK
— BYU Women's Soccer (@byusoccer_w) June 19, 2021
Utah Utes
Today we commemorate and celebrate the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth — Freedom Day. pic.twitter.com/iuwdBwEdy9
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) June 19, 2021
Recognize. Educate. Celebrate.
A few of our guys on what #JuneTeenth2021 means to them: pic.twitter.com/EwoFYVDIoT
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) June 19, 2021
Reflect. Educate. Celebrate.#JuneTeenth2021 pic.twitter.com/SBHHQIPets
— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) June 19, 2021
Utah State Aggies
Celebrate Freedom!#Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/wC5QRBY7YH
— Utah State Athletics (@USUAthletics) June 19, 2021
Celebrate FREEDOM & EQUALITY ✊ pic.twitter.com/NWyK2Ll4IJ
— Blake Anderson (@CHbanderson) June 19, 2021
Weber State Wildcats
Commemorate the first national #Juneteenth holiday at the 32nd Annual Utah Juneteenth Festival from noon to 9 p.m. today at the Ogden Amphitheater!
This year's theme: Black Joy. For more information, visit: https://t.co/t1dmF8BEC7 pic.twitter.com/IcO0AreNO3
— Weber State University (@WeberStateU) June 19, 2021
Utah Valley Wolverines
Today we celebrate with the rest of the nation. pic.twitter.com/GJ8DWMJdTk
— UVU Athletics (@GoUVU) June 19, 2021
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Happy Freedom Day, Thunderbirds!! Today we celebrate the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the United States.
Read more about the history of Juneteenth here: https://t.co/HRsm1OOe3C#StormTheSky pic.twitter.com/4sNO4HGOwU
— SUU Thunderbirds ⚡️ (@SUUThunderbirds) June 19, 2021
