Biden Administration Hosts First White House Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Star-Studded Concert
- President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden organized a concert on the South Lawn of the White House to honor Juneteenth.
- Performers included Jennifer Hudson, Audra McDonald, Method Man, and others.
- Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when slaves in Texas first learned of their freedom.
- Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 after Biden signed legislation establishing it as such.
- The concert aimed to celebrate Black culture, community, and music.