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Independence Blue Cross leaders share thoughts on Juneteenth

By June 17, 2022March 14th, 2023Community Featured Leadership Videos

Juneteenth celebrates the effective end of slavery in the United States – more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Commemorating this date reminds us of the ongoing work needed to achieve a more fair and just society for everyone. Hear from Independence Blue Cross leaders Kortney Cruz, vice president of Medicare Sales and Marketing; Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of Independence Blue Cross Foundation; Tony Taliaferro, vice president, deputy general counsel, and assistant secretary; and Nkem Okafor, vice president of Strategy and Transformation about what Juneteenth means to them and how we can stay inspired throughout the year.