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Juneteenth Block Party At The African American Museum In Philadelphia Celebrates Black Joy
"My parents always made sure I knew the struggles of my people and how we got here now," Cailyn Jenerette said.
June 20, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Organizers with the African American Museum in Philadelphia hosted a block party Wednesday to celebrate Juneteenth. People at the Juneteenth Block Party said this federal holiday honors freedom for all Americans.
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"The celebration of all this Black joy. The celebration of freedom," Sheree Jenerette said. "It's nonviolent, it's a group of people, harmony."
Sheree Jenerette brought her family to celebrate and honor the history behind Juneteenth.
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Harris is a Civil War reenactor with the 3rd Regiment infantry, one of 11 regiments of African-American soldiers from Philadelphia/CBS Philadelphia
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