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Jun 18 4:42 pm
  • Juneteenth

Thousands gather for Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration at Rainbow Lagoon Park

Fernando Haro Garcia

“It feels good to see as many people gathered here today, as far as Black and brown people,” said Shyhiem Holland, one of the performers. “When I come here, it’s people here like me, and I don’t have to worry about my surroundings.”

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Jun 15 8:24 am
  • Juneteenth

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Long Beach this weekend

Cheantay Jensen

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that federal soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, announcing that the Civil War had ended and those who were enslaved were now free.

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Jun 19 2021 10:35 am
  • Juneteenth

LIVE STREAM: Long Beach Juneteenth celebration

Long Beach Post Partner

The Long Beach Post is proud to sponsor this year’s inaugural Juneteenth celebration in Downtown Long Beach. If you weren’t able to get tickets to the sold-out event, catch the live stream right here.

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Jun 4 2021 1:45 pm
  • Juneteenth

How to celebrate Juneteenth in Long Beach this weekend

Tess Kazenoff

Long Beach will mark Juneteenth—now designated as a federal holiday—with performances, vendors and more at a large in-person event Downtown, and other events throughout the city and beyond.

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Jun 19 2020 11:00 am
  • Juneteenth

On this Juneteenth, educate yourself on the Black experience with these book recommendations from locals

Stephanie Rivera

In recognition of Juneteenth, we’ve reached out to local scholars and bookstore owners for their book recommendations.

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