3 Reasons Why Rest is Important for Social Justice

The first time I learned about Juneteenth was a year ago when social media greeted me with multiple posts remembering and reflecting on this important holiday. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day when the last of the black slaves in the United States were officially freed after the Emancipation Proclamation. While this event was a historic step towards racial equality in the United States, Juneteenth serves as a reminder that there is still much work to be done to ensure racial equality and social justice.

Social justice often conjures up thoughts of action, protest, and pushing forward. While these are important and necessary actions, one important action often gets left out: Rest. Read on for 3 reasons why rest is integral to the social justice movement.

Restedness, Social JusticeNirel SalazarJune 18, 2021Juneteenth, Social Justice, Rest, RestoreComment