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Community commemorates 400th anniversary of slaves first arriving to US

People from across New York City commemorated today with a ceremony at Brooklyn Bridge Park, as this month marks the 400th anniversary of when slaves first arrived to America.

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Aug 17, 2019, 10:08 PM

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