by Erin Conlon 
Freedom Market, a local initiative to create dialogue and get neighbors to vote with their dollars by supporting BIPOC-owned businesses rather than massive corporations, has been on a cross-country road show since earlier this month.
“Every Friday at 7 P.M. for nearly six months, the Freedom Market has set up shop between the McCarren Park baseball fields to sell products from BIPOC-owned businesses, as well as foster meaningful conversations among neighbors.” Greenpointers reported in May.
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