Black family of 3 members-including a son, mom, and father in a Armed Forces uniform-standing in doorway with mom holding their small dog.
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Celebrating Juneteenth With Your Dog

By Erica Rivera

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, holds immense historical and cultural significance in the United States. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and serves as a reminder of the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice. As Juneteenth gains broader recognition, many dog parents are finding creative ways to involve their four-legged companions in this meaningful celebration.…

Erica Rivera
Erica Rivera

Erica Rivera's freelance writing has appeared in New York magazine, USA Today, the Star Tribune, City Pages, and many other publications and anthologies. She has interviewed hundreds of artists, authors, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and changemakers over the course of her career. She is also the author of Insatiable (Penguin Group, 2009) and Come Again (Thought Catalog Books, 2015). For more, visit: www.ericarivera.net.

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