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Emancipation Day Celebrations - This event has already occurred
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Emancipation Day, celebrated on August 1st, commemorates the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 across the British Empire. For this event, Black Kingstonians collaborated with the City to explore ideas for recognizing and celebrating...
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