Brooklyn celebrates Latin heritage

Hundreds of Brooklyn residents gathered Tuesday for the borough-wide Latino Heritage Celebration. The event featured food, music and remarks by Borough President Eric Adams. "It's about rightfully

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Sep 30, 2015, 6:28 AM

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Updated 3,137 days ago

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Hundreds of Brooklyn residents gathered Tuesday for the borough-wide Latino Heritage Celebration.

The event featured food, music and remarks by Borough President Eric Adams.

"It's about rightfully having your place in the future and history of Brooklyn," said Adams.

Adams emphasized the importance all cultures have on Brooklyn.

Those involved in the celebration said the experience brought them closer to their culture.

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