Chelsea-Ann Jones, of Teaneck and Alcene Chambers, of Englewood, (both holding Juneteenth flags), are shown during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Chelsea-Ann Jones, of Teaneck and Alcene Chambers, of Englewood, (both holding Juneteenth flags), are shown during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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Reffie Pittman performs during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Reffie Pittman performs during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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Rev. Dr. Edna Dismus, of Teaneck and Barbara Taylor Rosser, of Hackensack, applaud Jordan Chavis (not shown), during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Rev. Dr. Edna Dismus, of Teaneck and Barbara Taylor Rosser, of Hackensack, applaud Jordan Chavis (not shown), during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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Alfred Lewis speaks during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Alfred Lewis speaks during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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Men bow their head in prayer during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Men bow their head in prayer during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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Juneteenth Teaneck Co-chair, Seleene Lewis speaks, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Juneteenth Teaneck Co-chair, Seleene Lewis speaks, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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Treva Spencer, is shown during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Treva Spencer, is shown during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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Rev. Dr. Marilyn Monroe Harris gives the invocation during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Rev. Dr. Marilyn Monroe Harris gives the invocation during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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More them 200 people attended the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

More them 200 people attended the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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Dr. Henry Pruitt gives the opening remarks during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Dr. Henry Pruitt gives the opening remarks during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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A man listens to a speaker during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

A man listens to a speaker during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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Jordan Chavis reads the history of Juneteenth during the celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Jordan Chavis reads the history of Juneteenth during the celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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Tsephi Patterson performs during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Tsephi Patterson performs during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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Kasai Sanchez speaks during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Kasai Sanchez speaks during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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TeaneckÕs Poet Laureate,Scott Pleasants, is shown during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

TeaneckÕs Poet Laureate,Scott Pleasants, is shown during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

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Girls Scout Troop 98313 received a certificate of recognition after leading the Pledge of Allegiance, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Girls Scout Troop 98313 received a certificate of recognition after leading the Pledge of Allegiance, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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People sing during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck. More than 200 people attended the event despite real feel temperatures in the mid 90ÕÕs.

People sing during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck. More than 200 people attended the event despite real feel temperatures in the mid 90ÕÕs.

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Roosevelt Sills, is shown during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

Roosevelt Sills, is shown during the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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More them 200 people attended the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

More them 200 people attended the Juneteenth celebration, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Teaneck.

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