Yonkers Statues Share Story Of Enslaved Africans In New York

Rockland/Westchester Journal News, The Journal News
Thu, 06/16/2022 - 2:50am

An unveiling of the Enslaved Africans' Rain Garden, featuring statues by Vinnie Bagwell of five enslaved people, will take place Friday at 11:30 a.m.

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