Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, celebrates the news of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States reaching Southern Texas. On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation into law. This declared all enslaved individuals in the southern rebellion states “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.” Juneteenth has been a significant holiday for many Black Americans for 155 years and is often celebrated with cookout gatherings, festivals, church events, and storytelling. Here are the best Events, Parades & Parties to celebrate a significant milestone of the Black American experience Juneteenth 2021 in Oakland. 1) 2nd Annual Oakland Juneteenth Fest 2nd Annual Oakland Juneteenth Fest happening at Lake Merritt Amphitheater, 1 Lake Merritt Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94612, Oakland, the United States on Sat Jun 19, 2021, at 12:00 pm to 08:00 pm. 2) Spirit of the Town x Ethnic Ties Presents: The Black Oakland Tour Join us at T...
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