Kwanzaa celebration Friday

The Austin African American Business Networking Association will holds its annual Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd. Coleman’s BBQ will be honored as business of the year, and Darnell Shields of Austin Coming Together is the community service recipient; Marseil Jackson will receive the Delores McCain Community Award. Tickets are $50.

Celebrate Kwanzaa with fellow West Siders

The Austin African American Business Networking Association is sponsoring the event, which will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 28th at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd. Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx will be the keynote speaker, and Chicago Sun-Times columnist Maudlyne Ihejirika will MC. Tickets are $40.

Celebrate Kwanzaa this weekend

The Austin African-American Business Networking Association is hosting its annual celebration Dec. 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Malcolm X College, 1600 W. Jackson Blvd. Tickets are $40. 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts, Deputy Police Chief Betts and businessman Howard Blake will be honored.