Name: 'Charlotte Day' celebration at Freedom Park promotes unity
Uploaded: 8/19/2019 3:09:51 AM
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Description: The United Neighborhoods of Charlotte put on the event that featured singers Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton, and Sunshine Anderson as special guests.

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