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For the 20th time, Cincinnati is playing host to the annual Midwest Black Family Union, which is expected to bring almost 150,000 people to downtown Cincinnati this weekend.
By early Friday afternoon, 9News could see tents and other attractions being set up along the Riverfront at Sawyer Point.
Earlier on Friday, hundreds got a chance to visit the "Freedom Sisters" exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal as part of the Reunion weekend. A weekend many say their families would never miss.
Tschai McKinstery, of Colerain Township, says her family has attended the Black Family Reunion for almost all of its 20 years.
"Because, it's a "going home" thing," explained McKinstery. "I grew up in the West End and in Avondale. Now I live in Colerain Township, but it's a time when you can see family and old friends."
On Friday night reunion organizers and others connected with the organizing group, the National Council of Negro Women for a 20th Anniversary Gala at the Hartwell Country Club.
On Saturday and Sunday, the most activities, including displays and many music concerts, will start at Sawyer Point at 12 Noon.
This year's theme for the Black Family Reunion is, "How Far We Have Come."
