Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday in 2021 to recommit to "equity, equality, and justice," but this year the holiday comes amid a new political environment marked by a slew of Trump administration federal regulations against diversity,

Juneteenth celebrations feel the pressure as some corporate sponsors have pulled their support, forcing some to scale back or change course as DEI initiatives face challenges across private and public sectors.

As the nation celebrates Juneteenth, historians and activists say it's critical to acknowledge the past, to forge ahead with a brighter future. But some events commemorating the federal holiday are running into budgetary issues in the wake of Trump administration pushback on DEI inititiatives.