On Monday (June 10), and gave powerful remarks at their Juneteenth concert, which took place on the White House lawn. Biden’s speech was used to warn attendees how Republicans are trying to set Black America back. “Taking away your freedoms, making it harder for Black people to vote or have your vote counted.
Closing doors of opportunity, attacking the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you can believe it, banning books about Black experience,” Biden said. “America is a promise — a promise of freedom, liberty, and justice.
The story of Juneteenth, as we celebrate it, is the story of our ongoing fight to realize that promise — not for some, but for all,” Harris also stated. The pair, along with second gentleman Doug Emhoff, welcomed dozens of state and federal lawmakers for the star-studded event. Here are the best moments.
2 / 18 President Joe Biden’s Memorable Remarks President Joe Biden’s Memorable Remarks America’s commander-in-chief used his speech to remind participants that the “White House lawn’s never seen anything like this before” regarding the Juneteenth festivities. “Our history is not just about the past, it’s about our present and our future. It’s whether that future is a future for all of us, not just for some of us,” Biden said.
3 / 18 Vice President Kamala Harris Takes The Podium Vice President Kamala Harris Takes The Podium At the event, Harris emphasized how the upcoming presidential election could result in a te.
