Showing posts with label Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Watch: Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks at the 2023 Juneteenth Concert

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers special remarks during CNN’s second annual “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom” concert.

Thursday, June 16, 2022

CNN to air Juneteenth special: 'Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom'

Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom will air live worldwide on CNN on Sunday, June 19 at 8pmET, with pre-show coverage beginning at 7pmET including CNN anchor Don Lemon to highlight African-American advocates, trailblazers and creators. It will stream live for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com and CNN OTT and mobile apps under "TV Channels" or CNNgo where available.

Concert performers will include Chaka Khan, Khalid, Yolanda Adams, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Billy Porter, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jhené Aiko, Killer Mike, Lucky Daye, Mary Mary, Ne-Yo, Michelle Williams, Mickey Guyton, Robert Glasper, The Roots and Bell Biv DeVoe. The Re-Collective Orchestra, a 68-piece all-Black symphony orchestra, will also perform.

The show will also include presenters such director and choreographer Debbie Allen; Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles; actors Michael Ealy, Gabourey Sidibe and Kendrick Sampson; comedians Leslie Jones and Lil Rel Howery; and stars from ABC's Black-ish stars Deon Cole, Marsai Martin and Miles Brown.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver special remarks during the televised event.