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West Indian Day Parade 2018

For more than 50 years, the UFT has been a part of the annual West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn. The Sept. 3 event once again marked the end of summer and the start of a new school year in a dazzling celebration of Caribbean culture.
Tamika Abdullah, a social worker at PS/IS 184 in Brownsville, reflects the exube

Tamika Abdullah, a social worker at PS/IS 184 in Brownsville, reflects the exuberance of the day.

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The UFT contingent is ready to step out along the parade route.

The UFT contingent is ready to step out along the parade route.

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UFT paraprofessionals, including Chapter Leader Shelvy Young-Abrams (standing, t

UFT paraprofessionals, including Chapter Leader Shelvy Young-Abrams (standing, third from right), add their smiles to the march down Eastern Parkway.

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Anthony Harmon, the UFT director of parent and community outreach and the union’

Anthony Harmon, the UFT director of parent and community outreach and the union’s parade organizer, welcomes teacher Chelsea Cofer (left) and counselor Daviza Smith, both from MS 353 in Crown Heights, to the march.

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The DJ aboard the UFT float sets the beat for union marchers.

The DJ aboard the UFT float sets the beat for union marchers.

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Teacher Maria Maravegias (left) of the HS of Sports Management in Brooklyn share

Teacher Maria Maravegias (left) of the HS of Sports Management in Brooklyn shares a moment with UFT Vice President Janella Hines.

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A parade participant shows off one of the many dazzling costumes.

A parade participant shows off one of the many dazzling costumes.

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The UFT float and marchers make their way along the parade route.

The UFT float and marchers make their way along the parade route.

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Tamika Abdullah, a social worker at PS/IS 184 in Brownsville, reflects the exube

Tamika Abdullah, a social worker at PS/IS 184 in Brownsville, reflects the exuberance of the day.

Miller Photography
The UFT contingent is ready to step out along the parade route.

The UFT contingent is ready to step out along the parade route.

Miller Photography
UFT paraprofessionals, including Chapter Leader Shelvy Young-Abrams (standing, t

UFT paraprofessionals, including Chapter Leader Shelvy Young-Abrams (standing, third from right), add their smiles to the march down Eastern Parkway.

Miller Photography
Anthony Harmon, the UFT director of parent and community outreach and the union’

Anthony Harmon, the UFT director of parent and community outreach and the union’s parade organizer, welcomes teacher Chelsea Cofer (left) and counselor Daviza Smith, both from MS 353 in Crown Heights, to the march.

Miller Photography
The DJ aboard the UFT float sets the beat for union marchers.

The DJ aboard the UFT float sets the beat for union marchers.

Miller Photography
Teacher Maria Maravegias (left) of the HS of Sports Management in Brooklyn share

Teacher Maria Maravegias (left) of the HS of Sports Management in Brooklyn shares a moment with UFT Vice President Janella Hines.

Miller Photography
A parade participant shows off one of the many dazzling costumes.

A parade participant shows off one of the many dazzling costumes.

Miller Photography
The UFT float and marchers make their way along the parade route.

The UFT float and marchers make their way along the parade route.

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