Rick Rigsby Explains Why Juneteenth Is ‘as American as Apple Pie’ and Rich in Biblical Themes
The hosts of an upcoming TBN special say Juneteenth (June 19) is a holiday that’s “as American as apple pie and Chevys” and is filled with biblical themes that Christians of all races should celebrate. TBN is scheduled to broadcast Juneteenth: A Conversation of History and HealingG The show will air Monday, June 17 at […]
President Biden appears to freeze at White House Juneteenth event
President Biden appeared frozen during a Juneteenth celebration at the White House on Monday. Biden, 81, was photographed standing stony still as those around him, including Vice President Kamala Harris, clapped and danced to a concert by gospel singer Kirk Franklin. The video shows Biden staring blankly for about 30 seconds, not moving. Then Philonise […]
Biden hosts Juneteenth celebration: 'White House lawn’s never seen anything like this before'
President Biden on Monday commemorated the upcoming Juneteenth anniversary with a concert on the White House lawn, creating a celebratory mood even as he warned about a Republican-led effort to disenfranchise Black Americans. Biden, Vice President Harris, Sen. Doug Emhoff and dozens of federal and state lawmakers gathered on the South Lawn for a concert […]
Biden touts efforts to preserve Black history ahead of Juneteenth
The White House on Monday announced a new initiative to preserve Black history just days before Juneteenth Independence Day. President Biden recognized Juneteenth as a federal holiday in 2021. The day commemorates the day the last enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their emancipation. “This is not a national holiday or a day off, […]
Juneteenth proclaimed state holiday again in Alabama, after bill to make it permanent falters
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has reinstated Juneteenth, the day commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States, as a state holiday, but legislative efforts to make it a permanent holiday in the state remain pending. has had a difficult time so far. Ivey’s office announced Monday that June 19 will be […]
Juneteenth celebration in Atlanta | FOX 5 News
An early Juneteenth celebration took place Thursday in Atlanta at the Atlanta Civic Center. Subscribe to FOX 5 Atlanta! source