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“Queens is famous throughout the world for diversity and tolerance.…” quote by Grace Meng — Download Open image

“Queens is famous throughout the world for diversity and tolerance. But really it's what we have in common that makes our neighborhoods work, our students succeed, and our families able to care for children and grandparents as they can.”

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