Juneteenth commemorated by LA City Council with music, art and series of events

The Los Angeles City Council commemorated Juneteenth on Wednesday with a musical performance and by unveiling artwork that will be featured at events scheduled for this weekend.

Councilman Curren Price led Wednesday’s presentation. Five years ago, the councilman led efforts to establish Juneteenth as an official holiday in the city.

“On June 20, 2022, we made history,” Price said. “Los Angeles formally commemorated Juneteenth for the very first time. So today I’m standing here with a great deal of pride.