And finally, our young people are not only often the targets of racialized terror and discrimination, but they have always been and continue to be on the front lines of liberation. Happy Juneteenth, y'. All. Please welcome to the stage axela wilson, naacp staten island's youth council president. Good evening, everyone. Good evening. Oh, that was strong. My name is Xayla Wilson, and I'm honored to stand before you today as a graduating high school senior at Brooklyn High school of the Arts. (17:11–17:18)
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