Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the country. It is celebrated on June 19, which marks the day that Union Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, in 1865 and issued General Order No. 3, proclaiming that the enslaved African Americans there were free.
In recent years, Juneteenth has become a more widely celebrated holiday, and CNN is marking the occasion with its second annual "Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom" concert. The event will be held on June 19, 2023, at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and will feature a star-studded lineup of Black artists, including Charlie Wilson, Miguel, Kirk Franklin, Nelly, SWV, Davido, Coi Leray, Jodeci, and Mike Phillips. Academy-award winning director Questlove and Adam Blackstone will serve as the musical directors.
The concert will be broadcast live on CNN and OWN at 8 p.m. ET. It will also be available to stream live for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com and CNNgo where available.
In addition to the music, the concert will also feature special remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris is the first vice president of the United States to attend a Juneteenth celebration.
The concert is a way to commemorate the history of Juneteenth and to celebrate the progress that has been made since then. It is also a reminder of the work that still needs to be done to achieve true equality for all people.
The lineup
The lineup for the "Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom" concert is as follows:
- Charlie Wilson
- Miguel
- Kirk Franklin
- Nelly
- SWV
- Davido
- Coi Leray
- Jodeci
- Mike Phillips
- Questlove (musical director)
- Adam Blackstone (musical director)
Special guests
The concert will also feature special guests, including:
- Vice President Kamala Harris
- Yolanda Adams
- Amir Sulaiman
- Beyoncé (in a pre-recorded segment)
The significance of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a significant holiday for the Black community. It marks the end of slavery in the United States, and it is a time to celebrate the resilience and strength of the Black community.
The holiday has become more widely celebrated in recent years, and it is now a federal holiday. This is a sign of progress, but there is still work to be done to achieve true equality for all people.
How to watch
The "Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom" concert will be broadcast live on CNN and OWN at 8 p.m. ET on June 19, 2023. It will also be available to stream live for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com and CNNgo where available.
The message of the concert
The "Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom" concert is a way to commemorate the history of Juneteenth and to celebrate the progress that has been made since then. It is also a reminder of the work that still needs to be done to achieve true equality for all people.
The concert is a message of hope and resilience. It is a reminder that the Black community has overcome great challenges, and it will continue to fight for justice and equality.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/19/entertainment/juneteenth-concert-how-to-watch/index.html (accessed June 19, 2023).
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