Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865.This happened more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863.

We are in the dog days of summer, and what better way to enjoy the nice weather than to enjoy a meal or drinks on a patio? Kila Peeples went to three restaurant patios in Detroit that not only offer amazing food, but also a great ambiance. Cork and Gabel in Corktown is known for its tasty cuisine, and features an eclectic patio that has a direct view of the historic Michigan Central Train Depot. The restaurant has expanded its eye-catching patio into The Garden, where you can people-watch and listen to music from the adjacent beach area. Watch the video above to see these cool patios.

I dont know about you guys but I am trying to hold onto every second of this summer. I know that when winter hits Ill know that I took full advantage of summer in the D! Watch beginning at 4:30 a.m.Sign up for the Morning Show Insider newsletter here! All Morning -- The Day Gets BrighterAnother cool front passes through tomorrow morning, and we will see morning showers and storms across SE Lower Michigan and Southern Ontario between 4am and 8am as that front moves in. Get to know the Local 4 News Today team betterLocal 4 News Today linksCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

I know that when winter hits Ill know that I took full advantage of summer in the D! Watch beginning at 4:30 a.m.Sign up for the Morning Show Insider newsletter here! Here's what's coming up Thursday, August 8th, 2019 on Local 4 News Today. Answer: John F. KennedyBe sure to watch daily at 6 a.m. and click this link to enter for a chance to win. Get to know the Local 4 News Today team betterLocal 4 News Today linksCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.