The Austin African American Business Networking Association hosted the 10th annual Kwanzaa celebration at Sankofa Cultural Arts Center, 5820 W. Chicago Avenue on Saturday, December 28th, 2013. The evening included featured musical guest D’Erania, Garrard McClendon as the Master of Ceremonies, and Che “Rhymefest’ Smith as the guest speaker. Attendees enjoyed a traditional Kwanzaa candlelighting ceremony, dinner, music, dance, spoken word, and entertainment. There was even an awards ceremony. Honorees included Officer Tonya Collins, Pastor Steve Epting, and Mr. W. Harris.

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