Hawaii residents gather to celebrate Juneteenth
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People place flowers and other items during a tribute to Juneteenth on Friday at Makalei Beach Park in Waikiki. June 19 celebrates the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage.
For many white Americans, recent protests over police brutality have increased their awareness of Juneteenth’s significance.
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Alty Falvey lights a candle during a tribute to Juneteenth on Friday.
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Chris Boulware holds his five-month-old son, Roman, in a moment of reflection on Friday.
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Cristina Rose, left, places flower petals during a tribute to Juneteenth.
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People wait to place floral offerings during a tribute to Juneteenth on Friday.
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A flower is placed during a tribute to Juneteenth on Friday.
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Rebeca Boulware, middle, reflects while placing a lei accompanied by husband Chris, left, and five-month-old son Roman during a tribute to Juneteenth on Friday.
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Four-year-old Mikayla Witlarge places a bouquet of flowers during a tribute to Juneteenth on Friday at Makalei Beach Park in Waikiki.
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People hold flowers while waiting to place them during a tribute on Friday.
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Cristina Rose, left, places flower petals during a tribute to Juneteenth on Friday.
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Four-year-old Mikayla Witlarge places a bouquet of flowers during a tribute to Juneteenth on Friday.
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