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New York City celebrates Juneteenth

A host of events were held in New York on Sunday to celebrate Juneteenth. The holiday marks the emancipation of enslaved people in this country. In 2021, Juneteenth was celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time. CBS2's Astrid Martinez takes a look at the events and the meaning of the day.
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