Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support

This year’s Juneteenth celebrations are facing cutbacks as corporate sponsors and local governments pull funding from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Organizers are having to rethink events, scaling back parades, festivals, and educational activities due to tighter budgets. It’s a stark shift from recent years when Juneteenth—marking the end of slavery in the U.S.—gained broader recognition and support.