Biden hosts first-ever Juneteenth concert on White House lawn

President Biden hosts the first-ever Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn of the White House, a celebration of the new federal holiday and of Black history and culture. Performers include Earth, Wind & Fire, Patti LaBelle, and gospel acts. The event is attended by thousands of guests and broadcast on PBS. Biden uses the occasion to link Juneteenth to ongoing voting rights struggles and racial justice efforts, framing the holiday as both a celebration of emancipation and a call to continue the work of ensuring equal rights for all Americans.