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16 Aug, 2022

The Sojourner’s Truth

The 17th Annual African American Festival Brings Thousands to Promenade Park

Aayan Naim

By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter

The 17^th African American Festival which was organized by the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union was held on Saturday, August 6. Thousands of individuals and families gathered at Promenade Park in downtown Toledo to enjoy an afternoon of music, family and fresh air. The gates opened at 1:00 p.m. with a series of live musical performers beginning at 2:00 p.m.

“This festival is such a wonderful event. The turnout was great. The music was great and I’m so enjoying myself,” shared Alethea Easterly, festival volunteer. More...

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