FAMILY SUPPORT—The Jordan and Williams family have been coming out to the Unity Day Gathering for years.
Northside Oldtimers hosted its 9th Annual Unity Day Gathering at West Park, located at North Avenue, in the North Side. The two-day event included a Children’s March Against Violence on Aug. 1 and a Praise in the Park on Aug. 2. There was an all-day cookout on both days.
HUNDREDS PACKED THE PARK—Pictured above are some of the hundreds of people who came out for the Northside Oldtimers Unity Day. (Photos by J.L. Martello)FACE PAINTING—There were many activities for the kids, however, face painting was one of the most popular.KEEPING THE PROGRAM GOING—Fredrick Eugene Bulls, a.k.a. “Scrappy,” was the day’s emcee.NEW BIKE—Jyron Smith, an 8-year-old from the North Side, won one of the many boys’ bikes that were given out by the Northside Oldtimers and their sponsors.NEW BIKE—Ariyana Johnson, an 8-year-old girl from the North Side, won one of many girls’ bikes that were given out from the Northside Oldtimers and sponsors.FAMILY—The Moore and Grubb family came out in support of each other and the North Side s community day.ENTERTAINMENT—The ladies from the Legacy Arts Project performed traditional African dances.EVERYONE WANTS CUPCAKES.
