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A Memorable Weekend at Juneteenth Jubilee at Festival Park in Fayetteville

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Over the weekend we had the pleasure of participating in the City of Fayetteville’s Juneteenth Jubilee. This amazing two day festival was held downtown Fayetteville, in Festival park. The Ugliest Brother in Radio G-Moniy DJ’d on the main stage all day Saturday.

The park was filled with local entertainment, national recording artists, amazing food, and delightful vendors. My favorite part of this celebration was the feeling. Fayetteville’s Juneteenth Jubilee was giving family reunion or the proverbial cookout se speak of on social media. I’m proud to have been a part of not only a beautiful even but a beautiful community that embraces all culture. Fayetteville really really shined as the “Can Do” city this weekend. Keep Scrolling for my mini recap.

Victoria ā€œBabydollā€ Johnson is bringing you inside The Dollhouse, middays from 10a to 3p on Foxy 99. She was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina, and grew up listening to legendary heritage Hip Hop Foxy 99 personalities, all while secretly dreaming of one day becoming one of them. Babydoll is known to be an ā€œaround the way girlā€ amongst Foxy listeners, connecting with them and writing about music, pop culture, and holistic wellness. She is a graduate of Carolina School of Broadcasting, in Charlotte North Carolina. Babydoll colloquially delivers compelling content and information. She connects with listeners not only over the airwaves, but also through social media platforms; as well as in their communities where it counts most.

Juneteenth 2023: Films & Television Shows to Watch Commemorating The Holiday

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, TX in 1865. The order was issued to free all enslaved people by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865.

This came two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which issued all slaves to be freed in America. The name “Juneteenth” is the combination of June and nineteenth, the day on which the order was issued. In 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday signed into law by President Joe Biden.

As African Americans celebrate the holiday nationwide, it is important to note that anyone and everyone can learn more about Juneteenth as part of our nation’s history. To start, you can take a look at some Juneteenth 2023 celebratory television specials and films below.

  • 'Atlanta'

    In season 1, episode 9 of Donald Glover’s critically claimed Atlanta, Earn (LaKeith Stanfield) and Van (Zazie Beetz) attend a Juneteenth party. The episode originally aired in 2016 and can be streamed on Hulu.

  • 'High On The Hog'

    While not Juneteenth specific, High On The Hog takes you into a special part of African American culture: the food. The Netflix documentary originally aired in 2021 and is still available on the streaming platform.

  • 'Miss Juneteenth'

    Miss Juneteenth stars Nicole Beharie as Turquoise Jones, a woman who wants her teenage daughter Kai Jones (Alexis Chikaeze) to win the Miss Juneteenth pageant like she did but take on the opportunities winning the crowd will afford her. The film was released in 2020 and now is available to stream on Amazon Prime.

  • 'black-ish'

    On season 4, episode 1 of black-ish, the Johnson family celebrates Juneteenth in a musical-style episode. The show originally aired on October 3, 2017 and can be streamed on Hulu.

  • Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom (CNN)

    CNN will be celebrating Juneteenth with a special concert that will have performances from Miguel, Nelly, and Chlƶe Bailey will be doing a tribute to Tina Turner. According to a statement, CNNā€™s Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom “promises to be an unforgettable event that pays homage to the past, celebrates the present, and looks forward to a future filled with unity and equality.”

    The special will be broadcast on CNN and OWN at 8 p.m. ET on June 19.

    Take a look at last year’s celebration above.

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