https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/06/19/photos-juneteenth-a-celebration-filled-with-purpose-in-the-bay-area/ > Click here if you are having trouble viewing the gallery on your mobile device. > The Juneteenth celebration began with the longshoremen’s union, which the shut down the Port of Oakland for speeches by civil rights activist Angela Davis and actor Danny Glover. The demonstrations continued throughout the East Bay and beyond as more rallies were held in Oakland, San Jose and Santa Clara.