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OAKLAND — The country was still six decades away from recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday when Barbara Lee first ...
Thousands of people gathered at events at OMCA, Mosswood Park, and downtown. But road closures and heavy police presence also ...
Security teams monitored barricades well in advance of the Juneteenth celebrations around Lake Merritt. Lisha Bell wanted a ...
OAKLAND — The country was still six decades away from recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday when Barbara Lee first moved from El Paso, Texas, to Southern California, where she had to ...
Thousands came out to celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland with music, food and activities for the kids. Those in attendance knew ...
The sold-out celebration featured food vendors, a Black Vine wine-tasting experience, two stages of live music, art and ...
The county adopted Juneteenth as its own holiday in 2021, the same year as its designation as a national holiday.
Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in the U.S. Here's a list of events happening ...
Oakland city officials say they're prepared for the Juneteenth celebration Thursday after sideshows and a wild shootout marred last year's festivities.
Thousands came out to celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland with music, food and activities for the kids. Those in attendance knew ...
It's a celebration of freedom and resilience, and like any get together in the Black community, Hella Juneteenth is centered ...
Oakland County announced the winners of its first Juneteenth Art and Essay Contest, recognizing student creativity and reflection on the theme, “Juneteenth: What does Freedom and Equality mean to ...