PHOTOS: Hundreds turn out for Black August in the Park in Durham

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Hundreds of people turned out Saturday for the 5th Annual Black August in the Park.

The event was held at Durham Central Park from 5 to 10 p.m.

Black August in the Park features food from Black food vendors, music from Black DJ's and installations from Black-led social justice organizations.

The mission of the event is to "creatively inspire and connect people of African descent to assert their value and engage in social and cultural change."

More information about the event here.