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On July 21, 2024, OurSundays proudly hosted its third annual "The Cookout" at Fairmont Park in Salt Lake City, Utah. Black families from every corner of the state gathered to celebrate community, enjoy live music, savor free food, and revel in an atmosphere of joy and fellowship. With over 500 attendees, the gathering brought to life the cherished memories of Black family reunions from across the nation.
Children laughed and played, engaged in double-dutch, hopscotch, and blowing bubbles to their hearts' content. The elders found camaraderie in spirited games of dominoes and spades, while the younger crowd immersed themselves in rounds of Uno and life-sized Connect Four. "The Cookout" has firmly established itself as the event of the summer, providing us all with a much-needed moment to unwind, connect, and simply be carefree.