Vice President Kamala Harris danced on stage with Kirk Franklin during a performance of Smile, as the White House held its second annual Juneteenth Concert.

The lineup included Gladys Knight, Patina Miller, Trombone Shorty, Doug E. Fresh, Raheem DeVaughn, Anthony Hamilton, Brittney Spencer, Patti Labelle and Charlie Wilson. Roy Wood Jr. emceed.

“The White House lawn has never seen anything like this before,” President Joe Biden told the attendees.

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.”

Kirk Franklin brings Vice...