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Weeksville Heritage Center hosted its first Kwanzaa celebration in 45 years. Edge School of the Arts dancers kicked off performances at the event. Photo: Paul Frangipane/Brooklyn Eagle

Weeksville holds first Kwanzaa celebration in 45 years

December 17 | Paul Frangipane

“We’re just really honored to bring this tradition back to Weeksville...

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