Moorish-American Remembrance Day

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Friday, October 14, 2016
Moorish-American Remembrance Day
Dozens of people gathered in Center City to commemorate their enslaved ancestors

CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Dozens of people gathered in Center City to commemorate their enslaved ancestors.

The Moorish Science Temple of America held a Moorish-American Remembrance Day in front of the Visitor's Center on Market Street.

They read a proclamation recognizing the contributions of their ancestors.

The Moors are of North African muslim descent.