Juneteenth: Remembering With Celebrations
What is Juneteenth? Last year the US Congress declared that June 19th would be a national holiday in America. The date commemorates the freedom of Black slaves after the message finally arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas from Union troops. This, happening nearly two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on June 19th, 1865. However, […]
Celebrate Juneteenth with Gospel and R&B at Emancipation Park
Houston’s #WEAREJUNETEENTH Celebration Texans can celebrate Juneteenth and the rich history of Emancipation Park at the 150th Anniversary Juneteenth Celebration in Houston. From 4-10 pm on June 18-19, Emancipation Park hosts their annual Juneteenth Celebration, with plenty of amazing music. The festival includes 2 stages of performances, educational lectures, a community resource center, over 40 […]
Juneteenth Celebration Concert To Air On CNN
Juneteenth: A Global Celebration For Freedom CNN teams up with Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins Entertainment to broadcast a global celebration of Juneteenth. Recently becoming a federal holiday, the date is the oldest observation of slavery ending in the United States and is widely celebrated in Black communities across the country. Juneteenth: A Global […]
Foo Fighters Announce Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts
Foo Fighters and the Hawkins family will put on two Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts this September. The Foo Fighters Partner with the Hawkins Family The Foo Fighters are an American rock band with noteworthy hits like “Everlong” and “All My Life.” They have given listeners the best of themselves for almost 30 years. On March […]
J-Hope Will Be First South Korean to Headline Lollapalooza
BTS member J-Hope will make history as the first South Korean artist to perform at Lollapalooza. J-Hope Will Make History at Lollapalooza BTS member J-Hope is going to perform at Lollapalooza! He will become the first South Korean artist to headline a main stage of a major U.S. music festival, and he’s ready to make […]
Flipturn Releases Singles “Brooklyn Baby” and “Halfway”
Indie-rock band Flipturn surprises fans with the emotional and nostalgic singles “Brooklyn Baby” and “Halfway.” MD Profile: Flipturn The indie rock band started in 2015 when they grew out of their practice space in a Fernandina Beach garage. The group is of four high school friends: Dillon Basse (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Tristan Duncan (lead guitar), […]
