The first time a reunion was held here was in 1981.

Although the family reunion is a time to gather and spend time with new and old relatives, it would not be a good reunion if the family did not do this activity together.

The type of cuisine served can make or break a family reunion if this isn't served.

Although he's been assigned to work in one place, he's often called on to do weddings, funerals, baby dedications and special requests because of his special calling.

While this place serves up memories and hospitality, many families have turned to it for a magical family reunion.

Although family members live in this state, they did not host the family reunion when it was held here in 2013.

This activity is usually done at family reunions and you don't have to be skilled or experienced to participate.

The unofficial official dance at any Black Family celebration

This family member should be officially donned as the Family Historian and maybe even Family Photographer.

You don't have to worry about driving or flying for this family reunion. It has become some families most memorable way to have a family reunion.

This state has hosted many family reunions but has never once offered it's popular blue crustacean on the menu.

No matter what, some family members always have to do this activity even though it's not on the agenda.

This game is a must for the real trash talkers. Some of them bring their own "stack" to make sure they can play.

This family member is known for his culinary skills and the special way he dresses, or not, while doing what he does best.

For this type of reunion, no travel is required but you must to present. The good thing about this type of reunion is that you can have them often, anywhere, anytime literally.

This state has only hosted the family reunion once but shares the hosting responsibilities with its border state.

In Maryland and DC, Calvin Tolbert was instrumental in this activity, probably because of his years as a Metro Bus and Train operator.

While the new trend is a have a fancy or cute name that your second and third generation children will call you. Black Hollywood has made this term of endearment quite popular.

Known as the one who started it all but also known as the Father of many sons and daughters

Brides and grooms are not the only ones going anywhere that requires a plane ticket and maybe even your passport.

The Northeast blackout of 2003 caused this family reunion to be cancelled due to widespread power outages throughout parts of the Northeastern and Midwestern United States and the Canadian province of Ontario

This is probably one of the main things we do and the reason we come to family reunions.

The youngest daughters of our Patriarch, they could not look more different but often dressed as twins.

Groups and individuals have conquered some of of the world's greatest natural treasures doing this. Why not do it as a family?