Juneteenth Commemoration in Perth Amboy

People gather at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip in New Jersey to commemorate enslaved Africans' landing as the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice launches its Reparations Council on Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

Two people take a self-portrait at the launching of the Reparations Council at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip, as people gather to celebrate Juneteenth in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

Mayor of Perth Amboy Helmin Caba speaks at the launching of the Reparations Council at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip in New Jersey on Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

Ryan Haygood, civil rights lawyer speaks at the launching of the Reparations Council organized by the New Jersey Institute of Social Justice at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip in New Jersey to highlight the ongoing efforts to address the historic injustice faced by the Black community. Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

Ryan Haygood, civil rights lawyer speaks at the launching of the Reparations Council organized by the New Jersey Institute of Social Justice at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip in New Jersey to highlight the ongoing efforts to address the historic injustice faced by the Black community. Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

A woman raises her hand as a sign of agreement during the launch of the Reparations Council at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip in Perth Amboy, on Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

Sen. Cory Booker speaks at the launch of the Reparations Council at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip on Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

Sen. Cory Booker speaks at the launch of the Reparations Council at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip on Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice launches its Reparations Council at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip to commemorate enslaved Africans' landing. Monday, June 19, 2023. Get Photo

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka speaks at the launch of the Reparations Council at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip on Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

New Jersey Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter gives a speech at the launch of the Reparations Council at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip on Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

New Jersey Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter gives a speech at the launch of the Reparations Council at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip on Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

Larry Hamm, the chairman of the People's Organization for Progress gives a speech at the launching of the Reparations Council at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip in New Jersey on Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

Sen. Cory Booker, left, and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, right, listen as Rev. Charles Boyer gives his speech at the launch of the Reparations Council at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip on Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo

Rev. Charles Boyer offers a blessing at the launch of the Reparations Council at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip on Monday, June 19, 2023.Get Photo