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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.

Yahoo · 7h

Thousands celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland

Thousands came out to celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland with music, food and activities for the kids. Those in attendance knew it was a day to celebrate freedom - an issue that is still top of mind.

Local News Matters on MSN · 1h

‘Hella Juneteenth’ draws thousands to OMCA for sold-out celebration of Black freedom

WITH A COOKOUT MADE by professional local chefs, DJs, and thousands of people relaxing in the summer sun, the Oakland Museum of California hopes to foster

Bay Area celebrates Juneteenth

USA TODAY on MSN · 20h

Trump DEI attacks have changed how companies celebrate Juneteenth

Top corporations rushed to observe Juneteenth in 2020. Today they are still commemorating the federal holiday but not with the same fanfare.

Deadline on MSN · 9h

As Americans Celebrate Juneteenth, Donald Trump Complains About Too Many Federal Holidays

As Americans celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday, Donald Trump complained that there are too many federal holidays. Trump wrote on Truth Social, “Too many non-working holidays in America. It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed.

San Francisco Chronicle on MSN · 10h

Bay Area celebrates Juneteenth as Trump snubs the holiday

The Bay Area celebrated Juneteenth with an event drawing families and residents old and young in Oakland and other activities around the region. Hundreds enjoyed live music, food and drinks at the Hella Juneteenth Festival at the Oakland Museum of California,

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 ...

KTVU FOX 2 on MSN7h

Street closures by Lake Merritt on Juneteenth take some by surprise

What’s normally a jubilant Juneteenth celebration at Oakland's Lake Merritt — marred last year by a mass shooting was instead met with barricades and blocked roads Thursday, leaving community members ...

Oakland preps for Juneteenth in wake of violence a year ago

A year after sideshows and a wild shootout marred the end of Juneteenth festivities in Oakland, city and police officials say ...

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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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How NBA players like Jaylen Brown honor Juneteenth through action

Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Chris Paul, and more NBA players reflect Juneteenth values through leadership and community power ...

KTVU FOX 2 on MSN1d

Oakland leaders promise safe Juneteenth celebration, avoiding last year's violence

Oakland city officials say they're prepared for the Juneteenth celebration Thursday after sideshows and a wild shootout marred last year's festivities.

The symbolism behind traditional Juneteenth foods—from barbecue to hibiscus

Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...

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