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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. members<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Tricia Hall<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe Truth Reporter<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Toledo Lucas County Library, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter and Toledo NAACP collaborated to sponsor a Juneteenth rooftop party on Saturday, June 15. The celebration was held at the downtown library and featured a live DJ, delicious food, and fresh air in good weather.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve celebrated Juneteenth three years straight,\u201d said Kathy Selking, Toledo Lucas County Library Director of Development, Affinity and Events. \u201cThe celebrations have been received well by the community and we\u2019re excited to host it each year.\u201d<\/p>\n

As guests enjoyed live DJ Money Knox and refreshments under the sunset, event dignitaries delivered welcome remarks. Kathy Selking welcomed everyone to the sold-out event, while Rev. Willie Perryman III, NAACP Toledo president and Alpha member Rodney Eason delivered warm greetings.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you for joining us,\u201d said Rev. Perryman. \u201cThank you for to the library and Alphas for partnering with us. I hope everyone enjoys themselves tonight. See you again next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHappy to support and partner with the library and NAACP,\u201d shared Rodney Eason. \u201cJuneteenth is an important day in American history, which deserves to be celebrated.\u201d<\/p>\n

The library will be closed on Juneteenth \u2013 June 19, for additional information visit www.toledolibrary.org<\/a>. For information about Toledo NAACP visit www.naacptoledo.org<\/a>. For additional information about Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter visit www.toledoalphas.com<\/a><\/p>\n