MLB Teams Honor Juneteenth With Special Events
- Designers of the Juneteenth flag ceremoniously throw first pitch at Fenway Park before Red Sox-Yankees game on Sunday.
- Black community leaders and team employees wear commemorative jerseys and kick off pre-game ceremonies.
- The Red Sox join other MLB teams in marking federal Juneteenth holiday with initiatives to promote healing and acknowledge past racial injustices.
- The Mariners, Cubs and Nationals also hold special pre-game events and offer merchandise to honor Juneteenth.
- Former Boston Mayor praises Red Sox for efforts to promote racial healing and reconcile past wrongs.