For the first time, the Buffalo Bills have closed their offices today in observance of Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. This year, the NFL announced they would close the league offices today and the majority of teams have followed suit.
“This Friday our organizations will observe Juneteenth as a company-wide holiday,” wrote owners Terry and Kim Pegula in a statement. “We have encouraged our employees to use this day to celebrate Black history and culture, seek a greater understanding of social injustice, and racial inequality, and embrace our nation’s diversity.