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Kirk Franklin Gets Kamala Harris To Dance On Stage At White House Juneteenth Concert


The vice president ended up as one of the performers at the event.

Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images The lineup included Gladys Knight, Patina Miller, Trombone Shorty, Doug E. Fresh, Raheem DeVaughn, Anthony Hamilton, Brittney Spencer, Patti LaBelle and Charlie Wilson. Biden talked of the nation’s “North Star,” or goal of equality, but added, “Let’s be clear: There are old ghosts in new garments trying to take us back.” “They are 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 experiences, trying to erase and rewrite history.”

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