The annual FAM BAM! Juneteenth celebration brought festive crowds to Oakland's Lake Merritt amphitheater area Saturday.
"It's great to be here with family and see different Black families from the community and to see all the community coming together and having a good time and enjoying this weekend," Johnson said."We're new to the area. Came from the D.C. area so the kids are excited to feel the culture and learn about different parts that they might not be connected to before," Johnson added.
Day showed off a book titled"Free at Last, a Poem," specifically related to Juneteenth along with another of her favorites:"Dear Black Child," which delivers a powerful, uplifting message. As Juneteenth continues to gain recognition and significance nationwide, events like the celebration at Lake Merritt play a crucial role in preserving and sharing African American heritage and history.
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