Deonno Harmon News Today

welcome to hollywood! where an epic party is getting started. the stage at the historic greek theater will soon light up with an extraordinary list of musical talent all taking part in a global celebration for freedom. i am sara sidner. i am sitting next to my man van jones. hes here to celebrate juneteeth on cnn. we are so excited to be with you. this is americas newest federal holiday, commemorating the end, the true end of slavery in this country. folks heading to the greek theater,...

>> i grew up on swb. you can expect all their hits. i think its going to be a sing-along in that amphitheater. >> reporter: deonno harmon knows how to put on a show, from super bowl half times to this years emmys. >> juneteeth. >> shes executive-producing tonights juneteeth concert on cnn. >> celebrate our culture to share our culture, and to continue to push for freedom for not just black americans, but for everybody. >> juneteeth commemorates the day in 1865 when union troops traveled to texas...

>> reporter: hey. i think its already starting to get hot in here just to essteal line from nelly. a little bit of a breeze. people are already congregating. if the music that theyre playing right now is any indication of the kind of fun were going to have tonight, were in for a good show. in fact, take a look at what we are expecting to see. ♪ hot in here ♪ >> hes going to make it hot in here. >> hopefully it will be hot in here when he performs. ♪ its getting hot in here ♪ >> from 90s ...