The event featured live music, food, games, and vendors.
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The Juneteenth Freedom Fest NYC (JFFNYC) was launched last year to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Juneteenth was also proclaimed as a federal holiday as of last year to honor black communities, their strength, and creativity.
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