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"I have the privilege of representing this community as a member of the City Council," [Bill Perkins] told [Da Silva], who was joined by her husband, Antonio Pitanga, and their translator Edna, who translated Perkins' English into Portuguese. "On behalf of the people of Harlem and the people of New York for that matter, we welcome you to what we believe is the Mecca of the African Diaspora, the village of Harlem," said Perkins.
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Harlem Welcomes Hon. Benedita Da Silva of Brazil
In a rousing reception, uptown officials and community representatives joyously welcomed the Hon. Benedita da Silva of Rio ...
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