On Friday, many major professional sports leagues and teams recognize Juneteenth, according to reports from multiple outlets. The Fox News report states that Juneteenth observances are broadly present across major leagues and most teams, with many organizations also issuing statements or social media posts. It also notes two notable exceptions: the NHL and the Detroit Lions. The Washington Times likewise highlights that the NHL and Detroit Lions do not mark Juneteenth, emphasizing that this comes after the NHL had celebrated Pride month. The reports describe a broader pattern in which teams align with Juneteenth observances following Pride-related communications earlier in the year. Neither outlet provides details on official reasons for the NHL and Lions’ lack of Juneteenth recognition. Overall, the accounts depict widespread participation by most leagues and teams, contrasted by the NHL and the Detroit Lions remaining silent on the day. The story focuses on public recognition rather than any changes to game schedules or league policies.
NHL and Detroit Lions do not mark Juneteenth after Pride Month acknowledgement
On Friday, many major professional sports leagues and teams recognize Juneteenth, according to reports from multiple outlets. The Fox News report states that Juneteenth observances are broadly present...
- Most major professional sports leagues and many teams recognize Juneteenth on Friday.
- The NHL does not publicly mark Juneteenth on that day.
- The Detroit Lions do not publicly mark Juneteenth on that day.
- The NHL had previously acknowledged Pride month.
- Reports provide no specific official explanation for the NHL and Lions’ lack of Juneteenth recognition.
Most major professional sports leagues and their teams marked Juneteenth on Friday, with the NHL and the Detroit Lions the most prominent organizations that did not. The NHL had previously celebrated Pride month.
2 months agoNFL teams nearly universally recognized Juneteenth after the league and some teams declined Pride Month posts, while the NHL stayed silent after acknowledging Pride Month.
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