Juneteenth: What to Watch on Sling TV and Sling Freestream

Here's a look at the specials on Sling and Sling Freestream to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday, June 19.

Juneteenth only became a federal holiday two years ago, so you’re forgiven if you showed up at your bank on June 19 and didn’t realize it was closed. In fact, most of us could stand to learn more about Juneteenth, which commemorates the day in 1865 when federal troops came to Galveston, Texas to take control of the Lone Star state and make sure that all slaves were freed – nearly two-and-a-half years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

Lucky for you, there’s plenty of Juneteenth content on Sling TV and Sling Freestream to help you discover more about the holiday. Here’s a look at some of the highlights available on Sling TV and Sling Freestream, which you can sign up for right here, no credit card required. For even more content, look for our “Celebrating Juneteenth" collection in the Sling app. To watch the most documentary and news content on Sling TV, use the link at the bottom of the page to subscribe to Sling Orange + Blue.

Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom

8pm ET, Monday, June 19 on CNN

This concert from the Greek Theatre in L.A. is CNN’s second-straight musical celebration of Juneteenth. According to CNN, “the night’s performers will include Charlie Wilson, Miguel, Kirk Franklin, Nelly, SWV, Davido, Coi Leray, Jodeci and Mike Phillips, with Academy-award winning director Questlove and Adam Blackstone serving as the musical directors.” Van Jones and Sara Sidner also host an hour-long Juneteenth special before the show.

Watch with Sling Orange or Blue

Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections

10pm ET, Monday, June 19 on ABC

Honoring Juneteenth, Black Music Month, and hip-hop’s upcoming 50th birthday in August, this ABC News special will feature “ thought-provoking conversations with artists, producers, executives and changemakers in the industry.”

Watch with Sling Blue (in select markets)

America in Black

Five-hour marathon begins at 6pm ET on CBS News

CBS News’ Jericka Duncan hosts this five-hour marathon, which will include additional interviews with correspondents James Brown, Ed Gordon, Michelle Miller, Skyler Henry and Danya Bacchus about the stories they reported for the show.

Watch on CBS News with Sling Freestream!

The Power of Juneteenth

Available on-demand

“On this BET News special featuring Opal Lee and Henry Lewis Gates Jr., CBS News Correspondent Jerika Duncan honors the history and significance of Juneteenth through food and music.

Watch with a subscription to BET+

Juneteenth

Available on-demand

“A group of African Americans unknowingly travel through and find out there’s more to fight for after Juneteenth. That also gives more of a reason to celebrate Juneteenth.”

Watch now on Maverick Black Cinema with Sling Freestream

Miss Juneteenth

Monday, June 19 at 9am ET

“A single working mother powers through several obstacles after she enters her headstrong teenage daughter in her Texas town's beauty pageant.”

Watch on BET Pluto TV with Sling Freestream

Juneteenth Explained: A Tradition of Remembrance and Revival

Available on-demand

Black Studies professor Karlos K. Hill explains the origins and significance of the holiday, and why it’s so important that all Americans now celebrate.

Watch with a subscription to Curiosity Stream

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