TSR Exclusive: White House to Throw Star-Studded Juneteenth Celebration
For the second year in a row, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be hosting a Juneteenth concert on June 10 to celebrate America’s newest holiday.
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As previously reported, Biden officially made Juneteenth a national holiday in June 2021. The holiday honors Black history, celebrates how far we’ve come, and recognizes the work yet to be done.
President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, lawmakers, and guests, signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Bill on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. Photo by Chandler West.
Since taking office, President Biden has worked to advance racial equity and ensure the promise of America for Black Americans. The Biden-Harris Administration has made ongoing efforts to advance equity and opportunity for Black Americans and communities across the country.
These efforts include growing economic opportunities for Black families, pouring resources into Black businesses, increasing access to housing and targeting discrimination in the housing market, and ensuring equitable opportunities for Black students.
A detailed fact sheet on the administration’s ongoing efforts is available HERE.
President Biden shakes hands with comedian Roy Wood Jr. at the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Photo by Erin Scott
Details On This Year’s Juneteenth Celebration At The White House
This year’s concert celebration will also take place during Black Music Month. It will be held on the South Lawn of the White House and feature a stacked list of Black artists who have each made their mark on the culture in studios, pulpits, and stages over their successful careers. This list includes:
Patti LaBelle
Gladys Knight
Charlie Wilson
Kirk Franklin
Anthony Hamilton
Brittney Spencer
Trombone Shorty
Raheem Devaughn
Doug E. Fresh
Patina Miller
Roy Wood, Jr.
Roommates, are you excited to see what’s in store for Juneteenth’s fourth celebration as an official national holiday? Let us know your plans to honor our history in the comments!
President Biden presents the National Medal of Arts to singer Gladys Knight on March 21, 2023. Photo by Adam Schultz.
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