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Oakland, Juneteenth

Photos: Oakland Museum of California draws hundreds to Hella Juneteenth Festival

The sold-out celebration featured food vendors, a Black Vine wine-tasting experience, two stages of live music, art and vendors.

KTVU FOX 2 on MSN · 25m

Hundreds gather for Juneteenth celebration in Oakland

The Oakland Museum of California was packed on Thursday with families enjoying music, food, and family-friendly activities for Juneteenth.

CBS SF Bay Area on MSN · 1h

Juneteenth celebrations brings in thousands to Oakland Museum

Security teams monitored barricades well in advance of the Juneteenth celebrations around Lake Merritt. Lisha Bell wanted a safe option to kick off the holiday at the Oakland Museum, for live music, dancing and community.

Juneteenth, US Federal Holiday

Yahoo · 16h

When is Juneteenth 2025? Is there mail? What know about federal holiday in California

America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Explainer-What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?

It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden. Long a regional holiday in the South, Juneteenth rose in prominence across the country following protests that swept the world in 2020 over the police killings of George Floyd,

Houston Chronicle · 13h

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics. Originally celebrated as Black Americans’ true Independence Day, outdoor events allowed f

Juneteenth, Southern California

FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN · 8h

Juneteenth 2025: Where to celebrate in Southern California

Numerous events are scheduled across Southern California in celebration, including a walk in Pacoima honoring the woman dubbed the "Grandmother of Juneteenth."

ABC7 KABC on MSN · 13h

Here are the ceremonies and celebrations for Juneteenth across Southern California

Numerous events are set to be held around Southern California Thursday to mark Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

CBS News · 41m

Juneteenth celebrations take place across Los Angeles

Rachel Kim reports from Leimert Park in South Los Angeles, where a large Juneteenth celebration took place on Thursday, featuring more than 100 vendors, live music and delicious food.

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When is Juneteenth? Who gets the day off work? What to know about CA holiday

Newsom officially recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday in 2022, giving state workers the option to take the day off in ...

NBC Los Angeles on MSN12h

Pacoima walk, Manhattan Beach ceremony and more. See Southern California Juneteenth events

A walk in Pacoima, a celebration in Altadena and a concert in Manhattan Beach are some of the events planned for Juneteenth ...

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Juneteenth celebrated across U.S. with unity, reflection and calls for justice

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of ...

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Juneteenth being celebrated with second annual event in downtown Redding

REDDING, Calif. — Juneteenth is being recognized with a celebration in downtown Redding on Thursday.

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‘Black joy and resilience’ take center stage at Southern California’s Juneteenth events

Though some worry over the federal pushback against DEI, community members say there is a renewed focus to recognize Black history, struggle and excellence.

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Faith leaders connect Juneteenth to immigration raids at downtown LA prayer vigil

Though protests have waned in recent days, several hundred people gathered in downtown Los Angeles on the eve of Juneteenth ...

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Oakland has a unique relationship with Juneteenth. So does Mayor Barbara Lee.

OAKLAND — The country was still six decades away from recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday when Barbara Lee first ...

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