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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 ...
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 leaders said they are better prepared for Thursday's Juneteenth celebration in wake of last year's violence. Police are deploying "mobile field forces" to quickly respond to issues should ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Bay Area celebrates Juneteenth as Trump snubs the holiday
The Bay Area celebrated Juneteenth with an event drawing families and residents old and young in Oakland and other activities around the region. Hundreds enjoyed live music, food and drinks at the ...
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 ...
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List: Juneteenth events happening in the Bay Area this week
Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in the U.S. Here's a list of events happening ...