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Hundreds in Waikiki honor ancestors during Juneteenth gathering

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Video by Jamm Aquino and Cassie Ordonio
Hundreds gathered Friday evening to observe Juneteenth. The local Juneteenth observance was hosted by the Popolo Project. "Popolo" is the Hawaiian word sometimes used in reference to Black people.
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                                Cristina Rose placed flower petals during a tribute to “Juneteenth” on Friday at Makalei Beach Park in Waikiki.
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Cristina Rose placed flower petals during a tribute to “Juneteenth” on Friday at Makalei Beach Park in Waikiki.

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                                A flower is placed in tribute to the Black citizens recently killed by police.
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JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM

A flower is placed in tribute to the Black citizens recently killed by police.

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Cristina Rose placed flower petals during a tribute to “Juneteenth” on Friday at Makalei Beach Park in Waikiki.
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                A flower is placed in tribute to the Black citizens recently killed by police.