Yolanda Adams

This time, Juneteenth is a big-deal TV event

A couple years ago, the holiday known as Juneteenth had a mixed existence.
To some people, it was big and festive. Others – including a president – had never heard of it.
Not any more. For the first time, Juneteenth (June 19) is officially recognized in all 50 states. And this year – falling on a Sunday, a prime day for TV specials – it’s a major television event.
That peaks with a concert (8-11 p.m., CNN) that is stuffed with gospel talent (including Yolanda Adams, shown here), plus dancers, storytellers, and Earth Wind & Fire. Other cable channels will rerun movies. BET even has a two shows with Juneteenth themes – its “The Recipe” food show at 1 p.m. and the new movie “Block Party” at 5. Read more…