thank you so much, ryan thank you all so much for joining us. the cnn special event, juneteenth, celebrating freedom and legacy starts right now welcome to a cnn special event, juneteenth celebrating freedom and legacy. i m victor blackwell behind me is the beautiful national museum of african-american history culture in washington, dc this is the perfect setting for us celebration of juneteenth. because like the museum, juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery here in the united states. it s also a celebration of black culture and history. it tells our story of struggle genius, and beauty. tonight, we will bring you an exceptional lineup of iconic black musical artist you will see their dynamic performances and you ll hear their views on this holiday. and it s important. are night of uplifting music inspiring moments and entertainment from some of the best to ever renewing tonight special cnn, juneteenth celebration. i think it s progress. i think so so alluding freedo