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June 19, 2026

Today is Juneteenth.

Social and Racial Justice
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH and Those Nerdy Girls

Why do Those Nerdy Girls post about Juneteenth every year, and where can I find more information? Every year on June 19th, we take time to recognize Juneteenth and to reflect on how the ongoing legacy of American slavery shapes our understanding of health equity and the work still ahead. Here is our post from Read more…

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