Across the United States, celebrations are planned this weekend to commemorate Juneteenth.
The unofficial holiday marks the end of slavery in the country.
This year's celebrations come amid growing calls for police reform following the death of George Floyd.
Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo reports from New York.

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