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The boys in Old Glory Red will be making their debut on USL Game Night with defender Shannon Gomez representing Republic FC alongside longtime SRFC supporter Morgan Murphy.

The episode will air Saturday at noon and will be streaming live on the USL Championship Youtube channel here. 

The boys in Old Glory Red will be making their debut on USL Game Night with defender Shannon Gomez representing Republic FC alongside longtime SRFC supporter Morgan Murphy.

The episode will air Saturday at noon and will be streaming live on the USL Championship Youtube channel here. 

Gomez, makes no secret of his love for trivia and his competitive drive that carries over to board games, cards, and especially Uno. The right back also appreciates how it’s a chance to learn something new. 

“I’m excited about just being able to learn something,” Gomez said. “There’s a lot of things that I might not know, and you never stop learning so I’m always intrigued to learn a thing or two during trivia but also, who doesn’t like winning?”

Gomez is joined by Morgan Murphy, a supporter of the Indomitable Club from the very beginning who is an extremely smart, genuine and charismatic fan of the boys in Old Glory Red.

Gomez, makes no secret of his love for trivia and his competitive drive that carries over to board games, cards, and especially Uno. The right back also appreciates how it’s a chance to learn something new. 

“I’m excited about just being able to learn something,” Gomez said. “There’s a lot of things that I might not know, and you never stop learning so I’m always intrigued to learn a thing or two during trivia but also, who doesn’t like winning?”

Gomez is joined by Morgan Murphy, a supporter of the Indomitable Club from the very beginning who is an extremely smart, genuine and charismatic fan of the boys in Old Glory Red.

Sacramento Pride is currently in full force and despite the recent pandemic that’s canceling events and gatherings worldwide, coronavirus couldn’t completely halt SacPride’s much anticipated annual celebration.  

Pride Month is every June and each year the Sacramento LGBT Community Center hosts Sacramento Pride in celebration of LGBTQ+ activism, diversity, and community. In year’s past, the community was able to come together, and the 2019 march that the Indomitable Club and Tower Bridge Battalion were present for saw more than 20,000 participants come together at Capitol Mall. 

Sacramento Pride is currently in full force and despite the recent pandemic that’s canceling events and gatherings worldwide, coronavirus couldn’t completely halt SacPride’s much anticipated annual celebration.  

Pride Month is every June and each year the Sacramento LGBT Community Center hosts Sacramento Pride in celebration of LGBTQ+ activism, diversity, and community. In year’s past, the community was able to come together, and the 2019 march that the Indomitable Club and Tower Bridge Battalion were present for saw more than 20,000 participants come together at Capitol Mall. 

“We’ve tried to incorporate all the same things that we would normally do at Pride Week,” Jordan said during a recent interview. “That includes things that are in the educational realm, how to make change in the community, how to properly protest, how to advocate for yourself. It also goes into our wellness series so we’re going to have different segments called ‘Wellness of the Day’, ranging from yoga to meditation and a workout along with a decorating your home tv-skit to help people Pride-out their homes.”

The week-long action began this past Sunday and builds up to the final day of celebration on Sunday, June 28 that is capped off by a virtual concert with performances by Grammy Award winning artist Mýa and Vincint. The concert, and all virtual events and activities can be found on SacramentoPride.org and a full schedule of all virtual events can be found by visiting the broadcast schedule here. 

“Sacramento will also have a Project Pride – like a Project Runway but LGBT focused, and we’ll have seven fashionistas walk and their all going to be minority-led to highlight everything that’s going on,” Jordan said. “Sunday will be a virtual march where people can wave into the camera and give a quick two second click about themselves which will lead into some evening entertainment.”

An emphasis on promoting the minority community members was extremely important to Jordan, as he is the first black pride director in the Sacramento region and mentioned how imperative it is that all segments highlight different minority groups. 

“It’s been quite the journey to see everything people protest for come true in our organization and the LGBT Center honored Juneteenth as a holiday as well,” Jordan said. “It’s amazing to see all the progress we’ve made as an organization and as a community too.”

Even with all the incredible work and services the Center provides, Jordan knows there’s still work to be done and having volunteers spread the word of the Center is what helps reach the people who need assistance and assurance the most.  

 “The impact it has on the community when we get more volunteers is huge,” Jordan told the Indomitable Club. “We know things travel by word of mouth and one person tells another and that way we’re able to provide services to the people who need it the most in the community. That’s also why we’re here talking about it, telling our partners about Sac Pride Week because we might not know who needs that little socialization, even if it’s virtual. While they’re at home, they just want to engage with their community and word of mouth spreads everything so one more person is maybe 10 more people in a group that can tell more people about the LGBT Center and the services that it gives.”

Once an individual finds out about the services offered at the Center, it can be lifechanging. These services can have a direct impact on a local youth, as it certainly did for Jordan. 

“When I was 18 when I started coming to the LGBT Center and there was a coming out program and a q-spot program where kids can come in and do art projects and homework and intermingle with other folks who are also coming out. So the Center is able to provide this service with the funds and donations that come into the Center and one of the things that stuck out for me when I was a youth was we made a brownie and it was the smallest thing ever but when you’re going through the coming out stage, and you see 10 other people around you going through the same thing and being able to relate was groundbreaking and it got me to where I am today.” 

Jordan hasn’t been the only one positively impacted after becoming involved in the services offered by the Center. Mercedes Torres and Raven Armour have been leaders in the LGBTQ+ community for a number of years now and their tremendous work has not gone unnoticed as both individuals earned the Indomitable Club’s Pride Scholarship with Mercedes being awarded the honor live during halftime of the most recent edition of Republic Rewind. In partnership with the Sacramento LGBT Center, Republic FC awards a $1,000 scholarship to a local LGBTQ+ leader in the community that is headed off to college this coming fall.

Supporters of the boys in Old Glory Red can donate to the Sacramento LGBT Community Center by doing so here.

On Wednesday, the USL Championship announced the competitive structure for the remainder of the 2020 season that has been tweaked down to a 16-game regular season and clubs are divided into eight groups followed by a single-elimination playoff. The regular season games will be played over 13 weeks, concluding on the weekend of October 2-4.

On Wednesday, the USL Championship announced the competitive structure for the remainder of the 2020 season that has been tweaked down to a 16-game regular season and clubs are divided into eight groups followed by a single-elimination playoff. The regular season games will be played over 13 weeks, concluding on the weekend of October 2-4.

Republic FC has 15-of-the-16 regular season fixtures remaining this season, having already drawn 1-1 against FC Tulsa during the Indomitable Club’s home opener on March 7. Eight new regionalized groups — five groups made up of four teams, and three groups made up of five teams to cover the 35 member clubs of the Championship — will be formed to limit travel through the league. 

Republic FC has 15-of-the-16 regular season fixtures remaining this season, having already drawn 1-1 against FC Tulsa during the Indomitable Club’s home opener on March 7. Eight new regionalized groups — five groups made up of four teams, and three groups made up of five teams to cover the 35 member clubs of the Championship — will be formed to limit travel through the league. 

In addition to the season format update, the league also released its health and safety protocols that will govern clubs’ return to play, and ensure the health and wellness of all those connected to the game. Republic FC will continue to work directly with public health officials and local leaders to implement protocols that will support community health safeguards.  In alignment with the league’s announcement to lift its training moratorium, Republic FC has moved to the third phase of its return to play plan, created with the guidance of expert insight from team health officials with UC Davis Health, and guidance from the club’s taskforce. 

Yesterday’s announcements and today’s return to full team training, with enhanced health protocols, prepare Republic FC to bring live professional sports back to Sacramento.

“Despite the extended hiatus, our team has never stopped working,” said Republic FC General Manager Todd Dunivant. “The players and staff have shown an incredible work ethic and exemplified the indomitable spirit that this club embodies for all of Sacramento. We can’t wait to bring that to the field for everyone to see.” 

As part of its return to play plan, the club will continue to work with health experts and officials to explore opportunities for hosting a limited set of fans for home matches in a safe environment. As more information becomes finalized, the club will contact its season ticket members for options to attend. 

With a new season format, this year’s playoffs will have a different look as well. The top two teams from each group in the regular season will advance to the 2020 USL Championship Playoffs, producing a field of 16 teams overall in a regionalized single-elimination bracket. Group winners will be paired with Group runners-up in the Round of 16, with home advantage being determined by record for the remainder of the bracket.

For more information about the 2020 Season changes and specific details relating to format or structure, select team updates on the balance of schedule, and playoffs, visit the USL Championship page.

In addition to the season format update, the league also released its health and safety protocols that will govern clubs’ return to play, and ensure the health and wellness of all those connected to the game. Republic FC will continue to work directly with public health officials and local leaders to implement protocols that will support community health safeguards.  In alignment with the league’s announcement to lift its training moratorium, Republic FC has moved to the third phase of its return to play plan, created with the guidance of expert insight from team health officials with UC Davis Health, and guidance from the club’s taskforce. 

Yesterday’s announcements and today’s return to full team training, with enhanced health protocols, prepare Republic FC to bring live professional sports back to Sacramento.

“Despite the extended hiatus, our team has never stopped working,” said Republic FC General Manager Todd Dunivant. “The players and staff have shown an incredible work ethic and exemplified the indomitable spirit that this club embodies for all of Sacramento. We can’t wait to bring that to the field for everyone to see.” 

As part of its return to play plan, the club will continue to work with health experts and officials to explore opportunities for hosting a limited set of fans for home matches in a safe environment. As more information becomes finalized, the club will contact its season ticket members for options to attend. 

With a new season format, this year’s playoffs will have a different look as well. The top two teams from each group in the regular season will advance to the 2020 USL Championship Playoffs, producing a field of 16 teams overall in a regionalized single-elimination bracket. Group winners will be paired with Group runners-up in the Round of 16, with home advantage being determined by record for the remainder of the bracket.

For more information about the 2020 Season changes and specific details relating to format or structure, select team updates on the balance of schedule, and playoffs, visit the USL Championship page.

It’s hard to think of a trio of individuals who have fought harder for inclusivity and equality in the global game more than Jay Lemonius, Aslie Pitter and Eric Najib. 

And on this week’s edition of The Breakaway: A Republic FC Podcast, Jay, Aslie, and Eric all join Connor Sutton to discuss their pursuit of equality in the sport all three adore.  

It’s hard to think of a trio of individuals who have fought harder for inclusivity and equality in the global game more than Jay Lemonius, Aslie Pitter and Eric Najib. 

And on this week’s edition of The Breakaway: A Republic FC Podcast, Jay, Aslie, and Eric all join Connor Sutton to discuss their pursuit of equality in the sport all three adore.  

Jay Lemonius is the first-team captain for Stonewall FC, a London-based LGBT+ soccer club that fields three competitive teams fully committed to creating an environment in sport and the group has been a driving force in tackling discrimination within the sport and fighting against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia to keep the beautiful game beautiful. 

The skipper tells Connor all about his current team that is also the most decorated LGBT+ club in the world, having won a number of international competitions and every single LGBT tournament the club has ever competed in, a Stonewall FC found its way to the final.  

It means everything to Lemonius to be representing and playing for a club founded on the very fabric of something he’s so passionate about, and his passion for equality carries over to his profession as well. The Stonewall FC captain is currently the Senior Inclusion & Diversity Manager for the English FA and fans can listen to all of Lemonius’s selfless work for the LGBT+ community during the episode of the podcast. 

Before joining England’s prestigious FA, Lemonius tells Connor he served as the Sports Campaign Manager for Stonewall UK, the largest LGBT charity in Europe. ‘Acceptance without exception’ is the charity’s powerful yet simple motto that Lemonius continues to fight for. 

It was during his time with the Stonewall charity that Lemonius managed the Rainbow Laces campaign which the English Premier League supported in 2019 as players wore rainbow laces and each club’s captain donned a Pride-themed captain’s armband for all EPL fixtures from December 3-9. Each field featured Rainbow Laces pitch flags, ball plinths, handshake boards and substitution boards as well, similar to Republic FC’s Pride Night where the Indomitable Club also included Pride-themed nets in goal.  

Throughout the episode, Lemonius tells Connor he’s constantly pushing for inclusion, and thankfully he’s not alone. During the episode, the leader in soccer’s global LBGT+ community is joined by a current teammate who helped found the club as well as his current head coach.  

Aslie Pitter, a cofounder of Stonewall FC in 1991 who still plays right back for the club, joined the gents on the pod and took a fascinating deep dive into the history of Stonewall and the challenges the group overcame and conquered to create the dynasty that is celebrated across the world. 

Pitter was a founding father of the celebrated club that was the first gay football club in all of Britain and for his work fighting for inclusivity in the sport, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire. And on the episode of The Breakaway, fans can learn about the unfortunate discrimination players faced in those days and how Stonewall FC became a beacon of hope for the entire LGBT+ community that wants nothing more than to compete at the highest levels. 

The club’s manager, Eric Najib who has been at the helm since 2006 but joined Stonewall in 2001, also had his stories to tell on the episode and had a tremendous amount of respect for Pitter’s teams in the early years that paved the way for the club today.  

Be sure to check out the episode where Connor chats with Jay, Aslie and Eric which can be found here. 

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Jay Lemonius is the first-team captain for Stonewall FC, a London-based LGBT+ soccer club that fields three competitive teams fully committed to creating an environment in sport and the group has been a driving force in tackling discrimination within the sport and fighting against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia to keep the beautiful game beautiful. 

The skipper tells Connor all about his current team that is also the most decorated LGBT+ club in the world, having won a number of international competitions and every single LGBT tournament the club has ever competed in, a Stonewall FC found its way to the final.  

It means everything to Lemonius to be representing and playing for a club founded on the very fabric of something he’s so passionate about, and his passion for equality carries over to his profession as well. The Stonewall FC captain is currently the Senior Inclusion & Diversity Manager for the English FA and fans can listen to all of Lemonius’s selfless work for the LGBT+ community during the episode of the podcast. 

Before joining England’s prestigious FA, Lemonius tells Connor he served as the Sports Campaign Manager for Stonewall UK, the largest LGBT charity in Europe. ‘Acceptance without exception’ is the charity’s powerful yet simple motto that Lemonius continues to fight for. 

It was during his time with the Stonewall charity that Lemonius managed the Rainbow Laces campaign which the English Premier League supported in 2019 as players wore rainbow laces and each club’s captain donned a Pride-themed captain’s armband for all EPL fixtures from December 3-9. Each field featured Rainbow Laces pitch flags, ball plinths, handshake boards and substitution boards as well, similar to Republic FC’s Pride Night where the Indomitable Club also included Pride-themed nets in goal.  

Throughout the episode, Lemonius tells Connor he’s constantly pushing for inclusion, and thankfully he’s not alone. During the episode, the leader in soccer’s global LBGT+ community is joined by a current teammate who helped found the club as well as his current head coach.  

Aslie Pitter, a cofounder of Stonewall FC in 1991 who still plays right back for the club, joined the gents on the pod and took a fascinating deep dive into the history of Stonewall and the challenges the group overcame and conquered to create the dynasty that is celebrated across the world. 

Pitter was a founding father of the celebrated club that was the first gay football club in all of Britain and for his work fighting for inclusivity in the sport, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire. And on the episode of The Breakaway, fans can learn about the unfortunate discrimination players faced in those days and how Stonewall FC became a beacon of hope for the entire LGBT+ community that wants nothing more than to compete at the highest levels. 

The club’s manager, Eric Najib who has been at the helm since 2006 but joined Stonewall in 2001, also had his stories to tell on the episode and had a tremendous amount of respect for Pitter’s teams in the early years that paved the way for the club today.  

Be sure to check out the episode where Connor chats with Jay, Aslie and Eric which can be found here. 

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With plans underway to resume the USL 2020 Championship season, Republic FC are inviting fans to add their photos to a new tifo for home matches. With local health guidance limiting the amount of people who can be at the park on game night, Republic FC looked to create an opportunity for fans to have their presence felt. Submit a picture with friends and family, or fellow supporters holding your Republic gear with pride. 

The Indomitable Together tifo will fly from the south end of the pitch and feature hundreds of images from supporters and fans.

With plans underway to resume the USL 2020 Championship season, Republic FC are inviting fans to add their photos to a new tifo for home matches. With local health guidance limiting the amount of people who can be at the park on game night, Republic FC looked to create an opportunity for fans to have their presence felt. Submit a picture with friends and family, or fellow supporters holding your Republic gear with pride. 

The Indomitable Together tifo will fly from the south end of the pitch and feature hundreds of images from supporters and fans.

Fans can submit photos through Monday, June 29 with this form:

Fans can submit photos through Monday, June 29 with this form:

High-resolution jpeg/jpg files are preferred and photos without a cluttered background will make the tifo look seamless. And don’t forget to include your favorite Republic FC scarf, kit, and sign – and your game face! 

For questions or trouble uploading photos, email tsoares@https://www.sacrepublicfc.com. 

High-resolution jpeg/jpg files are preferred and photos without a cluttered background will make the tifo look seamless. And don’t forget to include your favorite Republic FC scarf, kit, and sign – and your game face! 

For questions or trouble uploading photos, email tsoares@https://www.sacrepublicfc.com. 

The boys in Old Glory Red have produced plenty of memorable moments at Papa Murphy’s Park over the years but June 22, 2019 was one no fan in attendance will soon forget. 

Heading into the USL Championship regular season match against Tulsa Roughnecks FC – recently rebranded to FC Tulsa – the Indomitable Club was looking to bounce back from a 4-3 loss in the U.S. Open Cup against MLS-side San Jose Earthquakes that saw SRFC’s three-game win streak come to a close.

Despite the final result, Republic FC had the lead early against the Bay Area squad from the top tier of domestic soccer on two separate occasions. The boys in Old Glory Red didn’t advance in the nation’s oldest knockout competition, but they didn’t back down against a heavily favored opponent either. 

A fearless SRFC side returned to the California Capital hungry for a favorable result in the next home match which just so happened to be Roughnecks FC. 

The team was focused, and it showed early on. Against Tulsa, it took all of eight minutes for Sacramento to seize the lead and from there, the Indomitable Club did everything but look back. 

This year, the club will announce the 2020 Pride Scholarship winner live at the break during Saturday’s episode of Republic Rewind. 

After the half when both teams returned to the pitch, the celebration continued as it appeared Republic FC would simply never stop scoring. As entertaining as each of the second half strikes were, perhaps the moment of the match that drew the loudest ovation was the entrance of defender Juan Barahona making his first-career appearance with the Indomitable Club. 

When the final whistle blew, there were nothing but smiles, laughter and joy in the stands. It was a special night with so many storylines.

Fortunately for Republic FC supporters, this Saturday fans can relive the famous fixture against the midwestern club during another episode of Republic Rewind at 2 p.m. PT. This weekend, Rob McAllister will breakdown all the action with Sam Werner who was an active participant in Playing for Pride both this year and last. 

In 2019, Werner – alongside current teammate Dekel Keinan – donned custom boots as both players will be participating in Playing for Pride, the nationwide fundraiser for Athlete Ally during Pride Month in June. This is third straight season the Indomitable Club has supported Playing for Pride for Athlete Ally which is a nonprofit that raises funds to level the playing field for the LGBTQI+ community with a mission focused on making sports inclusive for all. 

As citizens around the country and world are learning more about generations of systemic racism, today – Juneteenth – provides an opportunity to explore the issue of racial justice and the continued ramifications. 

As Sacramento is one of the most diverse cities in the United, Juneteenth largely remains unknown or misunderstood – and by highlighting local events, Republic FC urges supporters to take an opportunity to learn more about our neighbors, friends and family. To create change and make our community a better place for everyone, It Takes A Republic. 

President of the Greater Sacramento Urban League Cassandra Jennings is calling on people to "Pick something that is important to you or stretch yourself to learn something and support something that encourages Black entrepreneurship and Black people.”

The Origins of Juneteenth

On June 18, 1865, Union troops led by General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas to proclaim that all slaves in the state were free.

The next day, he read "General Order No. 3":

The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts and that they will not be supported in idleness either there or elsewhere.  

His arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves in Confederate States and two months after Robert E. Lee’s surrender at the Battle of Appomattox Court House, considered the effective end of the American Civil War.  

While Juneteenth, short for June 19th, has become a celebration marking the end of slavery in Texas, the United States did not officially end slavery until the ratification of the 13th amendment to the Constitution of the United States on December 6, 1865, abolishing slavery in all of the U.S. states and territories. Even with the end of slavery, the remnants of generations of racist policies that have deliberately oppressed Black people remain. 

First recognized as a state holiday in Texas in 1980, and now recognized by forty-nine states – including California, Juneteenth traditions widely differ from community to community including parades, oral histories, concerts, barbecues, marches and more. 

Juneteenth Now and Beyond 

There is no doubt that today’s Juneteenth celebration has a tremendous amount of attention — from corporate commitments to give, more people committing to celebrate the holiday and learn, to a wealth of news coverage. 

In an interview with Capital Public Radio, Betty Williams, president of the Sacramento NAACP notes “I don’t think our young people really understand what Juneteenth is. They need to understand that it was our Fourth of July. This was our freedom that we didn’t receive until later.” 

Today, United Soccer League released another installment of its “From The Pitch” series where players share their opinions and thoughts.

As citizens around the country and world are learning more about generations of systemic racism, today – Juneteenth – provides an opportunity to explore the issue of racial justice and the continued ramifications. 

As Sacramento is one of the most diverse cities in the United, Juneteenth largely remains unknown or misunderstood – and by highlighting local events, Republic FC urges supporters to take an opportunity to learn more about our neighbors, friends and family. To create change and make our community a better place for everyone, It Takes A Republic. 

President of the Greater Sacramento Urban League Cassandra Jennings is calling on people to “Pick something that is important to you or stretch yourself to learn something and support something that encourages Black entrepreneurship and Black people.”

The Origins of Juneteenth

On June 18, 1865, Union troops led by General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas to proclaim that all slaves in the state were free.

The next day, he read “General Order No. 3”:

The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts and that they will not be supported in idleness either there or elsewhere.  

His arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves in Confederate States and two months after Robert E. Lee’s surrender at the Battle of Appomattox Court House, considered the effective end of the American Civil War.  

While Juneteenth, short for June 19th, has become a celebration marking the end of slavery in Texas, the United States did not officially end slavery until the ratification of the 13th amendment to the Constitution of the United States on December 6, 1865, abolishing slavery in all of the U.S. states and territories. Even with the end of slavery, the remnants of generations of racist policies that have deliberately oppressed Black people remain. 

First recognized as a state holiday in Texas in 1980, and now recognized by forty-nine states – including California, Juneteenth traditions widely differ from community to community including parades, oral histories, concerts, barbecues, marches and more. 

Juneteenth Now and Beyond 

There is no doubt that today’s Juneteenth celebration has a tremendous amount of attention — from corporate commitments to give, more people committing to celebrate the holiday and learn, to a wealth of news coverage. 

In an interview with Capital Public Radio, Betty Williams, president of the Sacramento NAACP notes “I don’t think our young people really understand what Juneteenth is. They need to understand that it was our Fourth of July. This was our freedom that we didn’t receive until later.” 

Today, United Soccer League released another installment of its “From The Pitch” series where players share their opinions and thoughts.

And in Sacramento, there are several celebrations and opportunities to learn and engage. Republic FC Partner Sacramento State has embraced the opportunity and is a key partner in a regional celebration, now virtual to curb the spread of Coronavirus. The free festival, will feature virtual workshops, exhibition booths, video conferences, entertainment and more, runs Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 28, on the Juneteenth website.

Festival founder Rick Warren notes “Juneteenth is a time to remember, to honor and to prepare for a better and more unified future. Now more than ever we have to honor the meaning and legacy of Juneteenth.”

Events, Resources and Materials to Listen. Learn. Love.:

26th Annual Juneteenth Festival Friday, June 19 – Sunday June,28

Breathe Sacramento Juneteenth Meditation – Friday, June 19

Sacramento NAACP Juneteenth Freedom Car March & Rally – Saturday, June 20

National Museum of African American History and Culture | Talking About Race

California State Library | Juneteenth Exhibit : Celebrating Emancipation 

New York Times | So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?

Sacramento Bee | What is Juneteenth? A visual glance at celebration marking end of slavery

B/R Football hosts roundtable discussion about Black Lives Matter, racism in soccer

And in Sacramento, there are several celebrations and opportunities to learn and engage. Republic FC Partner Sacramento State has embraced the opportunity and is a key partner in a regional celebration, now virtual to curb the spread of Coronavirus. The free festival, will feature virtual workshops, exhibition booths, video conferences, entertainment and more, runs Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 28, on the Juneteenth website.

Festival founder Rick Warren notes “Juneteenth is a time to remember, to honor and to prepare for a better and more unified future. Now more than ever we have to honor the meaning and legacy of Juneteenth.”

Events, Resources and Materials to Listen. Learn. Love.:

26th Annual Juneteenth Festival Friday, June 19 – Sunday June,28

Breathe Sacramento Juneteenth Meditation – Friday, June 19

Sacramento NAACP Juneteenth Freedom Car March & Rally – Saturday, June 20

National Museum of African American History and Culture | Talking About Race

California State Library | Juneteenth Exhibit : Celebrating Emancipation 

New York Times | So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?

Sacramento Bee | What is Juneteenth? A visual glance at celebration marking end of slavery

B/R Football hosts roundtable discussion about Black Lives Matter, racism in soccer