Black Players For Change’s Post

Happy Juneteenth🎉! Proud to support and collaborate with Black Players For Change, Major League Soccer, Portland Timbers, and adidas on the "I AM #19" prematch top, celebrating #Juneteenth and championing the contributions of generations of players to the game. Let's raise awareness of the work still to be done in closing the equity gap. Find this year's top at the MLS Store, with proceeds supporting #JuneteenthOregon! Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth “Independence Day” or “Freedom Day,” commemorates the day Union troops enforced the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. In 2021, Juneteenth became a Federal Holiday and in 2022 a State Holiday in Oregon. Take this day to give back your time, learn about local Black heroes, owners, visionaries, and leaders, and support your community! #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Equity #ClosetheGap