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Photo Gallery > Archives Gallery > The African American Experience Album

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The African American Experience

Album Description:
A group of images that celebrates African American icons and milestones in New York City's parks.

October 27, 2009

album keywords

arsenal   august heckscher   basketball   bayard rustin   boats   chess   concerts   contests   courtney callendar   dancing   dedications   hayes joynes   louis armstrong   recreation centers   running  

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