Juneteenth: Celebrations, History, and Legal Recognition
TL;DR
Hundreds of people gathered in Leimert Park for the Leimert Park Village Juneteenth Festival, one of the oldest Juneteenth events in the country. The festival featured Black-owned vendors showcasing art, food, and music performances by special guests including Jasmine Sullivan, Too $hort and Wale. This year, the Los Angeles City County declared Juneteenth a permanent paid holiday for city employees. The festival celebrates Black culture and businesses, and is a place where some businesses have their record-sale day.
- Hundreds gather to celebrate at Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival KTLA Los Angeles
- Breaking down the history behind Juneteenth NBC News
- At least 20 states don’t recognize Juneteenth as a legal holiday Marketplace
- Editorial: Juneteenth is a distinctly American holiday San Antonio Express-News
- There's no better time than Juneteenth to demand reparations MSNBC
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