‘It’s really special’: Juneteenth Freedom Festival celebrated in SF with music, food and diversity

Music rocked the Fillmore District, the middle of San Francisco’s Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, stretching eight metropolis blocks.

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“However everyone knows in Texas, they did not inform of us for 2 years they had been free. It means the whole lot to be free, we’re working it day-to-day,” Watkins stated.

Chef Steve Johnson was cooking up his personal creation of hibachi soul meals: shrimp, crab and lobster. He is giving again to the neighborhood he loves.

“All these folks right here, we grew up right here, It is massive to return out and help our personal folks,” stated Johnson.

“I am glad we lastly have fun this vacation,” stated San Francisco Police Chief William Scott.

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Chief Scott was right here, eager about the importance of Juneteenth.

“It is actually particular on this area, not solely celebrating the vacation however take a look at the range of individuals round right here. It speaks to the town and the way far we have come,” stated Scott.

“With the whole lot that is occurring on this planet, we’re capable of have fun our day and be a group come collectively, Black, White and Brown,” stated DJ William Stokes.

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Kenyattah Inexperienced has her personal purpose to have fun Juneteenth, her daughter Nia.

“She was born on June 19, 2020, that is the liberty child proper right here,” she stated.

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