White House to Host Juneteenth Concert
Event to Celebrate Community, Culture, and Music
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host a Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn of the White House on June 13. The event will be a “celebration of community, culture, and music,” according to the White House.
Featuring Renowned Artists
The concert will feature a lineup of talented artists, including Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, singer and talk show host Jennifer Hudson, and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, a member of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan.
About Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free, which occurred on June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers told enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, news of their freedom. It became a federal holiday in 2021.
President’s Reflections
In signing legislation to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday, President Biden said, “This is a day of profound weight and profound power, a day in which we remember the moral stain, the terrible toll that slavery took on the country and continues to take.”
Correction
This story was first published on June 7, 2023. It was published again on June 12, 2023, to correct the year the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. It was 1865, not 1885.
Conclusion
The White House Juneteenth concert promises to be a powerful celebration of community, culture, and music. The event will feature a talented lineup of artists and provide an opportunity for Americans to come together and reflect on the significance of Juneteenth.
FAQs
* When is the Juneteenth concert?
+ The concert will be held on June 13 on the South Lawn of the White House.
* Who will be performing at the concert?
+ The concert will feature Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, among other artists.
* What is Juneteenth?
+ Juneteenth marks the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free, which occurred on June 19, 1865.