Free The Calendar

I’m talking to a friend about when we can get together in the second month of summer. Relevant: I’m White, she’s Black.

Me: “How about the 19th?”

Friend: “Sorry, my family’s going to be celebrating Juneteenth.”

Me: “Oh, sorry! I forgot!”

I feel bad for a moment. Then it hits me.

Me: “Your family’s going to be celebrating Juneteenth on July 19th?”

Friend: “…It’s been a very long week.”