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Photos: Oakland Museum of California draws hundreds to Hella Juneteenth Festival
The sold-out celebration featured food vendors, a Black Vine wine-tasting experience, two stages of live music, art and ...
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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.
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 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Oakland Juneteenth festival opens with A.I-powered dinner celebrating Black heritage
A group of Oakland creatives and chefs are celebrating Juneteenth with an event focused on the future of food. Hella Creative ...
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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 ...