Gary Hines, the longtime leader of Sounds of Blackness, stopped by Jazz88 to visit and discuss the group’s new anthem, “Juneteenth Celebration.”   More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220617104437-TMSFoodJune17_04519_061722.mp3   Twin Cities Food and Music Critic Ali Elabbady highlights some Juneteenth Events not only featuring food, but music and great ways to get involved: University of Minnesota’s Juneteenth Commemorative March and Block Party with food from Sammy’s Avenue Eatery, Momma Rose Catering, Nashville Coop, Jambo Africa, and Quiet Cat Bakery on Sat 6/18...Read More

For the first time, Minneapolis Public Schools is formally recognizing Juneteenth, which is of course this Sunday June 19. Juneteenth will be observed by MPS on Monday the 20th, and our Manny Hill got a chance to talk with Derek Francis, Manager of Counseling Services at MPS, about how big this is for the district,...Read More