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Newark Renames Popular Gathering Place After Harriet Tubman In Juneteenth Commemoration
CBS2's Christina Fan spoke to the artist about the significance of the work.
June 21, 2022
Newark commemorated Juneteenth on Monday by honoring an abolitionist who dedicated her life to leading enslaved Africans to freedom.
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The city renamed a popular park Harriet Tubman Square and also commissioned a statue in her honor.
CBS2's Christina Fan spoke to the artist about the significance of the work.
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