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TROY — Multiple Troy students were among the winners of Oakland County’s first Juneteenth Art & Essay Contest.
OAKLAND — The country was still six decades away from recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday when Barbara Lee first moved from El Paso, Texas, to Southern California, where she had to ...
A Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, California, turned violent when several people were shot, police said.
Photos: Oakland Museum of California draws hundreds to Hella Juneteenth Festival Celebration featured food vendors, a Black Vine wine-tasting experience, two stages of live music, art and vendors ...
Juneteenth honors the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Though it did not become a federal holiday until 2021, Oakland residents have celebrated Juneteenth at Lake Merritt long ...
Oakland city officials say they're prepared for the Juneteenth celebration Thursday after sideshows and a wild shootout marred last year's festivities.
Oakland has a unique relationship with Juneteenth. So does Mayor Barbara Lee. Community seeks to overcome past narratives in Thursday celebrations ...
Here in the Bay Area, there are so many ways to honor Juneteenth — whether you’re interested in a KMEL-soundtracked block party, kid-friendly activities or a contemplative exhibition of contemporary ...
Oakland County separately adopted Juneteenth as a holiday the same year. Rosemerry Allen, an Oakland County resident, said she's proud of the county's commitment to Juneteenth.
Local News Juneteenth celebrations happening in Oakland County Smoke Jones and Heart and Soul Band to be at Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration on June 14.