In celebration of Juneteenth, CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan will host a special marathon of BET's "America In Black" series which features prominent Black voices including Michael B. Jordan, LL Cool J, Taraji P. Henson and more. Stream it on the free CBS News app starting at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, June 19.
Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States and the nation's newest federal holiday, takes place Monday, June 19. Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth has been observed by communities across the country, in different ways, for more than 150 years.
From small gatherings centered around family and prayer to parades, rodeos, races, Miss Juneteenth contests and cookouts with traditional foods, Juneteenth celebrations have grown tremendously in recent years. Since President Joe Biden signed legislation to declare Juneteenth a national holiday in 2021, towns and cities in every corner of the U.S. now host a broad range of educational and recreational events that pay homage to Black history, art and culture throughout the long weekend.
Celebrating Juneteenth may mean taking steps to learn more about the holiday and its significance. According to Juneteenth.com, reading about the history of Juneteenth, the evolution of Juneteenth celebrations and how the spirit of the holiday resonates with Black Americans today is a valuable place to start.
But with big events set to happen everywhere from California to New York over the next few days, there is no shortage of festivals, concerts, art exhibits and other activities to check out in honor of this year's Juneteenth. Here are some highlights.
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