The 35th Black Family Reunion will celebrate Black History and focus on the future of the...

The Black Family Reunion will return to Cincinnati this summer for its 35th year.

The long-running event's Executive Director Tracey Artis says the annual celebration has been able to outlast similar events in other cities because of a combined effort from businesses, local government and the Black community itself.

"Thirty-five years ago, 26 cities had the Black Family Reunion. We're one of the only original groups left. Rockford, Illinois, has a Black Family Reunion and Atlanta is bringing theirs back," Artis said.

This year's theme is "Proud & Powerful" to represent the strength of the Black family in all of its forms.