CNN To Exclusively Broadcast, "Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom," Produced by Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins Entertainment on Monday, June 20 at 8am HKT

Live Concert with Acclaimed Music Icons to AirLive Worldwide on CNNat 8am HKT

HONG KONG,June 6,2022 -- CNNis proud to broadcast the first global celebration of Juneteenth since it became a federal holiday in the United States. Thefirst-of-its-kind concert experience, Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom,will air worldwide exclusively on all CNN platformson Monday,June 20 at 8am HKT.

CNN To Exclusively Broadcast,“Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom,” Produced by Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins Entertainment on Monday,June 20 at 8am HKT

Juneteenth is theoldest known observation of the end of slavery in the United States. The network will offer programming to uplift and educate viewers about Juneteenth on its 157thanniversary,now a national holiday widely celebrated among African-American communities across the country.

Producedbya team of Black creators atLive Nation UrbanandJesse Collins Entertainment,Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom,will feature a wide array of icons and artists spanning across the entertainment and music industry,includingAnthony Hamilton,Billy Porter,Debbie Allen Dance Academy,Earth,Wind & Fire,Jhené Aiko,Killer Mike,Lucky Daye,Mary Mary,Michelle Williams,Mickey Guyton,Robert Glasper,andThe Roots.The event will also commemorate the Hollywood Bowl's 100thanniversary and includeThe Re-Collective Orchestra,a 68-piece all-Black symphony orchestra,marking the first time an all-Black symphony has performed in the Hollywood Bowl.Additionally,Grammy Award-winning writerAdam BlackstoneandThe Rootsco-founder and Academy®Award-winning filmmakerQuestlovewillserve as the evening's Musical Directors.

"I'm thrilled that CNN is broadcasting this historic event for our viewers across the globe to celebrate and understand the significance of Juneteenth," saidChris Licht,chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide.

"Our commitment to amplifying Black voices and those of other marginalized groups is paramount to remaining the worldwide leader in news," saidJohnita P. Due,SVP and Chief Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Officer for CNN Worldwide. Through musical performances and thoughtful storytelling we will embody the excellence and resilience of the Black community in the continued pursuit for freedom and social justice."

The event promises to be a historic celebrationof Black culture and excellence brought to life and powered by Black creators.

"This is the most important event we've ever produced atLive Nation Urban," said Live Nation Urban PresidentShawn Gee. "It's a moment to celebrate and reflect on black independence and the black experience. It's also a moment to raise awareness and shine light on the miles we still need to travel to true equity. We hope to see you there."

Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedomwill air live worldwide on CNN on Monday,June 20 at 8am HKT,with pre-show coverage beginning at 7am HKTincludingCNN anchorDon Lemonto highlight African-American advocates,trailblazers and creators. It willstream live for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com and CNN OTT and mobile apps under "TV Channels" or CNNgo where available. 

"This celebration of Juneteenth is exactly the kind of moment of cultural significance that CNN can shine a spotlight on and amplify its message of freedom across the world," saidRaniRaad,President,CNN Worldwide Commercial. "Through the power of our access and global reach,we are able to invite audiences in over 200 countries to be part of this unique occasion in a way that no other medium can."

Please note: As the exclusive broadcaster ofJuneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom,CNN cannot provide video clips to media outlets because of music rights.

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