>> this day will mean representation so that kids that we're speaking of in 20 years will be able to say i'm represented, i feel a part. that's what america is, we're celebrating everybody. we're known in new york for being a huge melting pot and now with juneteenth, the african-american community can really feel a part of that huge melting pot. >> reporter: and arthel, you know, organizers here on the ground tell us that this is so important for future generations, 20 years from now the kids that are alive today, like the girls you just saw, 20 years from now they will really feel like they belong and they will really feel like they're recognized in their country because of this holiday. arthel. arthel: absolutely. and tell all the ladies that i really appreciated their performance. i was clapping in the studio. thanks for the treat. aishah hasnie live in harlem. thank you. >> reporter: you bet. arthel: eric. eric: deeply meaningful. the they have great weather here in new york.