Today marks Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Networks, streamers, and platforms have curated special programming to honor this historic occasion.
CBS News features segments exploring African American contributions to Major League Baseball and profiles of notable figures such as chef Hollis Baclay and Warren Luckett, founder of Black Restaurant Week. Across various cities, CBS stations are highlighting local stories and events.
Prime Video offers a dedicated collection celebrating Black culture and history from June 18-20, including a livestream of Kendrick Lamar’s concert. Disney+ showcases films like “Hidden Figures” and “The Real Red Tails,” while Hulu’s curated collection includes documentaries and historical dramas.
Fox Sports will broadcast an MLB Negro League Tribute game between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals from Birmingham, AL’s Rickwood Field.
In New York City, the Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth event features performances by a Black Broadway cast and honors Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad with the Juneteenth Legacy Award.
CNN airs a special hosted by Victor Blackwell on June 19, featuring performances and discussions with Smokey Robinson, Patti LaBelle, and John Legend.
Paramount+ offers the Black Voices Collection, highlighting films and series like “Selma” and “Lee Daniels’ The Butler.” BET’s America In Black magazine returns with segments on autism in the Black community and celebrates Black music month.
TheGrio TV premieres “Byron Allen Presents Juneteenth Celebrating Centuries of Black Excellence,” honoring figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and musical icons.
TBS and TNT host a Juneteenth movie marathon featuring films such as “Black Panther” and “The Pursuit of Happyness.”
Finally, Max debuts “Breaking New Ground” on June 27, a show hosted by Robert Hartwell chronicling the renovation of a 200-year-old colonial mansion purchased on Juneteenth 2020.
These diverse offerings across media platforms underscore the significance of Juneteenth in American history and culture.
