ABC News Plans Primetime ‘Juneteenth: A Celebration Of Overcoming’ Special
Ted Johnson ABC News will present a primetime special on Friday, Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming, with a focus on the symbolism of the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in America.Appearing during the special will be ABC News Live Prime Anchor Linsey Davis, Nightline co-anchor Byron Pitts, The View moderator Whoopi Goldberg and correspondents Deborah Roberts, TJ Holmes, Steve Osunsami and Janai Norman. The special, airing from 8 PM to 9 PM, will feature reporting from Tulsa, OK; Galveston, TX and other cities.