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OAKLAND — The country was still six decades away from recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday when Barbara Lee first ...
Thousands came out to celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland with music, food and activities for the kids. Those in attendance knew ...
It's a celebration of freedom and resilience, and like any get together in the Black community, Hella Juneteenth is centered ...
The emancipation took place on June 19, 1865, two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation ...
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 ...
A year after sideshows and a wild shootout marred the end of Juneteenth festivities in Oakland, city and police officials say ...
Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Chris Paul, and more NBA players reflect Juneteenth values through leadership and community power ...
Oakland city officials say they're prepared for the Juneteenth celebration Thursday after sideshows and a wild shootout marred last year's festivities.