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UT to host fourth annual African-American Festival |
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Tobin J. Klinger |
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Jun 30, 2008
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An event that has become a Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union tradition over the last few years will have a new home this July. On July 12 and 13, Toledo Urban’s African-American Festival will take place on The University of Toledo Scott Park Campus.
The celebration of the African-American culture features music, food, rides and a parade. The parade will take place Saturday, July 12, at 10 a.m., with festival activities running from 1 to 9 p.m. and continuing Sunday, July 13, from 1 to 9 p.m.
“We’re thrilled that The University of Toledo has offered to host this important community event,” said Suzette Cowell, CEO of Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union and the event organizer. “We will have an extensive musical lineup and some wonderful activities for the whole family to enjoy.”
According to Cowell, the new location is appealing in that it keeps the event close to the community without some of the logistical challenges a neighborhood event can pose.
“This event will retain the character of the original,” Cowell said. “Each year we have grown in turnout, and we expect that to continue with UT as a partner.”
“Holding this event on our Scott Park Campus seemed a natural fit,” said Lawrence J. Burns, vice president for enrollment services, marketing and communications. “We at The University of Toledo want to do all we can to build connections with our community, and this is a perfect way to further develop that relationship.”
For more information on the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union’s African-American Festival, contact Cowell at 419.255.8876.
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