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Several West Siders honored at Kwanzaa celebration
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Nearly 200 people attended the sold-out event last weekend.
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Nearly 200 people attended the sold-out event last weekend.
Che “Rhymefest” Smith will be the guest speaker at the event, sponsored by the Austin African American Business Networking Association. Officer Tonya Collins, Pastor Steve Epting and businessman Mr. W. Harris will be honored.
The former South African president was honored Thursday at a pre-Kwanzaa performance at The Sankofa Cultural Arts Center. The Leaders Network of Chicago will remember him with prayers and tributes starting at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Columbus Park Refectory.
Friday’s event, organized by the Austin African American Business Networking Association, will honor Austin Green Team founder Mary Peery, Chicago Police Department First Deputy Al Wysinger and businesswoman Kelley Moseley.
Malcolm X College will host its 17th annual observance starting at noon Dec. 26th. All are welcome.