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Oakland has a unique relationship with Juneteenth. So does Mayor Barbara Lee.
OAKLAND — The country was still six decades away from recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday when Barbara Lee first ...
Meet the chef managing the cookout plates at the Oakland Museum's Juneteenth event
It's a celebration of freedom and resilience, and like any get together in the Black community, Hella Juneteenth is centered ...
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Street closures by Lake Merritt on Juneteenth take some by surprise
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 ...
How NBA players like Jaylen Brown honor Juneteenth through action
Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Chris Paul, and more NBA players reflect Juneteenth values through leadership and community power ...
Oakland preps for Juneteenth in wake of violence a year ago
A year after sideshows and a wild shootout marred the end of Juneteenth festivities in Oakland, city and police officials say ...
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Oakland leaders promise safe Juneteenth celebration, avoiding last year's violence
Oakland city officials say they're prepared for the Juneteenth celebration Thursday after sideshows and a wild shootout marred last year's festivities.
The symbolism behind traditional Juneteenth foods—from barbecue to hibiscus
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...