Top Democrat lawmakers made ridiculous attempts at performing African dances over the weekend as part of Juneteenth celebrations.
Democrat New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was invited by the “Akwaaba Ensemble” to join their performance and was filmed awkwardly attempting an African dance in celebration of Juneteenth at the Portsmouth African Burying Ground. Shaheen, who is 79, represents New Hampshire, which the U.S. Census Bureau estimated had a 2 percent African American population in 2024.
“Juneteenth is one of the most consequential days in our nation’s history,” Sen. Shaheen said in an X post about the event. “I was honored to attend @BlackHeritageNH‘s Juneteenth Celebration to commemorate those who fought against the horror of slavery and recommit ourselves to the continual fight to foster a more equal nation.”
The Akwaaba Ensemble invites @SenatorShaheen to dance during Juneteenth celebrations at the African Burying Ground in Portsmouth. pic.twitter.com/PxUMR6QFNP
— Dan Tuohy (@tuohy) June 19, 2026
Meanwhile, Democrat Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger was seen bopping with the DJ at the Henrico County Juneteenth celebration over the weekend as well.
“On this Juneteenth, I’m reflecting on the full history that led to this celebration,” Spanberger posted to X regarding the event. “In April, the Commonwealth of Virginia dedicated the African Landing Memorial at old Point Comfort here in Virginia — honoring the first Africans who were brought against their will to North America in 1619. Individuals who shaped our nation. Virginia’s connection to this history is deeper than many people realize.”
Gov. Abigail Spanberger “busts moves” at a Juneteenth event. I apologize in advance. pic.twitter.com/EhN3TCaKde
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) June 21, 2026
Spanberger recently made news for kicking two representatives out of a ceremonial bill-signing event. The governor had eliminated their bills from the signing since they had taken part in the ‘data center listening tour,’ the Daily Caller previously reported. (RELATED: Democrat Feud In Virginia Escalates As Gov. Spanberger Reportedly Pulls Petty Move)