“Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom,” Returns to Broadcast on CNN & OWN in First Time Dual Simulcast

Live from The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, The Concert with Acclaimed Music Icons Including Miguel, Davido, Jodeci, and More to Air Live Worldwide on CNN @ 8PMET

Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom, a first-of-its-kind concert experience produced by a team of Black creators from Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins Entertainment, marks the federal holiday with a diverse lineup featuring essential artists and sounds from the African diaspora. Juneteenth is the oldest known observation of the end of slavery in the United States. It is now a national holiday widely celebrated among African-American communities and others across the country.

The anticipated event, which debuted last year, returns with CNN as a broadcast partner and the iconic Greek Theatre – one of the nation’s most beloved outdoor entertainment venues – as the backdrop for an immersive musical and cultural experience. The networks will offer programming to uplift and educate viewers about Juneteenth on its 158th anniversary.

Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom will air worldwide on all CNN platforms and OWN nationally on Monday, June 19 @ 8PMET with exclusive pre-show programming on CNN. This year’s expansive cross-platform coverage of Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom will be simulcast across CNN and OWN.

In its second year, Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom will feature a wide array of icons and artists spanning across the entertainment and music industry; the initial list of performing artists includes Miguel, Kirk Franklin, SWV, Davido, Coi Leray, and Jodeci, with more artists and presenters to be announced. Additionally, Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Adam Blackstone and The Roots co-founder and Academy® Award-winning filmmaker Questlove will join the cavalcade of stars as the evening’s Musical Directors.

“We are proud to once again partner with Live Nation Urban to broadcast this powerful Juneteenth event on our platforms,” said Chris Licht, Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide. “We want to be a destination for people to both understand and celebrate a holiday of this magnitude.”

“We are thrilled to continue to elevate the importance of the Juneteenth holiday,” said Johnita P. Due, EVP of Integrity and Inclusion for CNN Worldwide. “I look forward to the electricity of the 2023 show. It is meticulously crafted as an expression of the excellence and resilience of the Black community and the ongoing pursuit of equality.”

The event promises to be a historic celebration of Black culture and excellence brought to life and powered by Black creators.

“Last year, we launched Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom, and it was emotional and unforgettable for everyone involved. We’ve teamed up with our partners at CNN and Jesse Collins Entertainment again and this year we are broadcasting live from the historic Los Angeles venue, the Greek Theatre,” said Shawn Gee, President of Live Nation Urban. “We are looking forward to educating and celebrating the Juneteenth holiday.”

Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom will air live worldwide on CNN platforms on Monday, June 19 @ 8PMET, with pre-show coverage beginning @ 7PMET to highlight African-American advocates, trailblazers, and creators. OWN will air live programming from 8PMET-12AMET.

“OWN is honored to simulcast this year’s concert. Juneteenth continues to be deeply important to our audience and it’s this deep significance that makes this simulcast really feel like an opportunity to be of service,” said Tina Perry, President, OWN TV Network & OWN OTT Streaming. We are taking this day to celebrate alongside American families and reflect on this historic turning point for our nation.”

Please note: As the broadcasters of Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom, CNN, and OWN cannot provide video clips to media outlets because of music rights.