Opinion | As a White Person, I’ve Been Sitting Out Juneteenth Celebrations. This Year, I Reconsidered.

Liam Pittman, a calendar editor, reflects on his past decision to avoid participating in Juneteenth celebrations, believing it was appropriate to let Black Americans lead. However, this year he's reconsidering, pondering whether his absence, along with a general lack of white attendees, might inadvertently perpetuate the very harms he was trying to avoid by showing deference. His introspection highlights a broader conversation about the importance of inclusive participation in recognizing and honoring significant cultural and historical events.