Many networks, streamers, and platforms are planning programming to commemorate Independence Day on June 11, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
From specials to live events and specially curated films, Juneteenth programming begins Tuesday and continues throughout the month.
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CBS News We will be offering special programming for Juneteenth. during CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, Washington chief correspondent Major Garrett explores the past and future of African Americans in Major League Baseball. Garrett this week visits Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, the nation's oldest professional ballpark and home to MLB games, to review efforts to bring more black players to the game. CBS Morning It features a profile of Hollis Baclay, chef and owner of Bleu Fin Bar & Grill in Brooklyn, and speaks with Warren Luckett, founder of Black Restaurant Week, about why he started doing this five years ago and the history and significance of Juneteenth. CBS Saturday Morning Introducing Michelin Star Chef Camari Mick, Executive Pastry Chef of The Musket Room and “The Dish” of Raf’s. Several CBS stations are planning special coverage, including in Colorado, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston, Minnesota and Los Angeles.
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prime video From June 18-20, we will have a dedicated carousel with content celebrating Black history and culture. More information can be found on Prime's Year-Round Cultural Assessment Collection page. Kendrick Lamar's “The Pop Out — Ken & Friends” concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday will be streamed live on Amazon Music Channel on Prime Video and Twitch.
Disney+ presents the “Honoring Juneteenth” set to the service. Among the highlighted titles are: Betty & Coretta, Hidden Figures, Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color, The Real Red Tails, Ruby Bridges and space race.
hulu We have a curated collection with titles highlighting African American history and culture. The list includes: Clotilda: America's Last Slave Ship and Clotilda: The Return Home, Genius: MLK/X, origin and 1619 Project.
fox sports On Thursday, the MLB Negro League Tribute Game will be broadcast from Rickwood Field in Birmingham, AL. This game is between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Broadway League From Black to Broadway The initiative will feature free outdoor events. Broadway celebrates Juneteenth. In New York City. The 11 a.m. ET rain or shine concert will feature an all-black Broadway cast performing musical numbers and will include presenting Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad with her Juneteenth Legacy Award. Michael James Scott will host. Deborah Cox is currently starring as Glinda in the Broadway revival. wiz, will be performing her hit song “Nobody's Supposed to Be Here” in honor of Rashad's awards ceremony. Held at Duffy Square in Times Square (between 46 Broadway).Day & 47Day market price). Information: www.diversity.broadway
CNN We're going to air a one-hour special. Juneteenth: A Day to Celebrate Freedom and Heritage Hosted by Victor Blackwell on June 19th. Smokey Robinson, Patti LaBelle, and John Legend perform and sit down with Blackwell to discuss American music, freedom, and heritage.
Paramount+'S black voices collection A variety of films, television series, documentaries, comedy specials, and more highlight the stories and contributions of Black pioneers in the fields of art, culture, history, and beyond. Titles include: Selma, Roman: Bass Reeves, Red Tails, 12 Years a Slave, Lee Daniels' Butler, Lincoln, Freedom Writers, Dreamgirls And more.
bet monthly magazine America in Black We're back with an all-new episode to celebrate Juneteenth, Pride Month, and Black Music Month. It premieres Wednesday at 10 PM ET/PT. We will be covering a section on autism in the black community. The history and significance of voguing; And a special Black Music Month celebration. Lenny Kravitz. Also included is black country music star and Juneteenth grandmother Opal Lee.
The Grio It will be the TV network's second premiere. The Grio Heroes Thursday at 4:30 PM Pacific Time, followed by Byron Allen presents Juneteenth, a celebration of a century of black excellence. TheGrio Heroes recognizes 10 outstanding African Americans who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and dedication to their communities and have made a significant impact in numerous fields.
Allen's special event spans decades of black excellence, honoring civil rights figures like Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X, musical pioneers like Little Richard and Whitney Houston, and acting legends like Whoopi Goldberg and Sidney Poitier. Allen is joined by TheGrio's Natasha S. Alford and Touré, as well as celebrities such as LeVar Burton, Tamron Hall, Kevin Frazier, Jon Kelley, Loni Love, and Shaun Robinson.
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TBS and TNT There will be a Juneteenth movie marathon. The lineup includes: Creed 2, 42, Black Panther, The Pursuit of Happiness and King Richard.
max Debut on June 27th open new horizons, a TV show hosted by Robert Hartwell, takes viewers on a journey to purchase and renovate a 200-year-old colonial mansion built when slavery was still legal in the United States. Hartwell purchased the home on June 1, 2020, amidst the chaos. A global pandemic and nationwide protests against racism. As a black gay man, he filled the house built by slaves in 1820 with love and vowed to buy it as an investment for generations.