PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 29: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally at Girard College on May 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Biden and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris are using today's rally to launch a nationwide campaign to court black voters, a group that has traditionally come out in favor of Biden, but their support is projected lower than it was in 2020. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
For the second year in a row, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be hosting a Juneteenth concert on June 10 to celebrate America’s newest holiday.
As previously reported, Biden officially made Juneteenth a national holiday in June 2021. The holiday honors Black history, celebrates how far we’ve come, and recognizes the work yet to be done.
Since taking office, President Biden has worked to advance racial equity and ensure the promise of America for Black Americans. The Biden-Harris Administration has made ongoing efforts to advance equity and opportunity for Black Americans and communities across the country.
These efforts include growing economic opportunities for Black families, pouring resources into Black businesses, increasing access to housing and targeting discrimination in the housing market, and ensuring equitable opportunities for Black students.
A detailed fact sheet on the administration’s ongoing efforts is available HERE.
This year’s concert celebration will also take place during Black Music Month. It will be held on the South Lawn of the White House and feature a stacked list of Black artists who have each made their mark on the culture in studios, pulpits, and stages over their successful careers. This list includes:
Roommates, are you excited to see what’s in store for Juneteenth’s fourth celebration as an official national holiday? Let us know your plans to honor our history in the comments!
