Basketball players can hit the hardwood with AT&T Alascom Telecommunications leader proudly sponsors Juneteenth celebrations
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (June 14) - AT&T Alascom and the Juneteenth Committee invite the public
to join the action at the annual Mayor's 3 on 3 basketball tournament.
AT&T Alascom is a proud sponsor of the event, providing funding and team t-shirts
for the players. Myles D. Goose, the AT&T Alascom mascot, will also be on hand to
entertain the kids and provide fun for the whole family.
The basketball tournament tips off at 9 a.m. and runs through 4 p.m. on Saturday,
June 18 at Wendler Junior High School. Up to 40 teams will compete for a championship
trophy and bragging rights to one of the most popular events of the celebration.
Sign up forms for the tournament are available at all Alaska Parks and Recreation
facilities and Boys and Girls Clubs in Anchorage. The following age groups are open
for teams of three:
10 - 12 years old
13 - 15 years old
16 - 18 years old
18 and older
"Juneteenth celebrates culture, diversity and togetherness. We are proud to
be a part of this event and hope that a wide cross-section of the community
will attend and have a great time," said AT&T Alascom President Mike Felix.
The Juneteenth Celebration will be held on the Delany Park Strip Friday, June 17
through Sunday, June 19 and will include a Children's Festival and a Father's
Day barbeque.
Juneteenth symbolizes the end of slavery for African Americans and the healing
from the devastation of slavery. Juneteenth is celebrated nationally and with a
citywide Juneteenth Celebration in Anchorage each year.
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