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Pure love for the opportunity to observe your journey. It's reflected in the evolution of COBJ, your book, which documents the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival (PJF). PJF is presented annually to document all peoples affected by the social macrocosm that exists in Germantown, good and bad, and small - large cities across the country. Never Forget! Always Remember!

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Love all of this!!! And will always be grateful that Germantown - and art — brought us together.

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Thank you so much, Sue! I feel the same way. I’m incredibly grateful that Germantown connected us. It’s a reminder of how powerful community and creativity can be. Looking forward to seeing where our journeys take us next! 🫶🏾

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Wow Connie... your words truly moved me. Thank you for seeing me and for recognizing the layers of COBJ and the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival. You perfectly captured what drives my work—the intention to document not just the celebration but the complex social fabric of Germantown and beyond.

I love how you highlighted the Festival as a living document of collective memory, reflecting both the joy and the challenges faced by communities like Germantown across the country. It’s a reminder of why we must, as you so beautifully said, "Never Forget! Always Remember!"

Your support and encouragement mean the world to me. ❤️💙💛

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