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Atlanta’s Tabernacle to stream virtual Juneteenth celebration

The virtual Juneteenth event will include performances by T.I., Common and more

A look at the Tabernacle music venue after 20 years of rocking Atlanta
By Courtney Kueppers
June 19, 2020

As events take place around the country and throughout Atlanta to recognize Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, the Tabernacle will hold a livestream.

Starting at 8 p.m., the “Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Special” will be hosted by Charlamagne tha God.

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“This show will commemorate Black freedom and celebrate the unifying language of music streamed across LiveXLive digital platforms,” according to a post for the event.

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The event is being hosted by Live Nation and streamed across  LiveXLive platforms. You can find more information on tuning in here.

The performances will include Common, T.I. and Fantastic Negrito.

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