Communities unite to enjoy CEA’s 19th Kwanzaa celebration
Chicago Defender Newsroom
FAMILY BEHIND KWANZAA CELEBRATION—from left: Tionda Brooks, Kia Brooks, Rashad Byrdsong, Amargie Davis, William Cobb and Martell Covington
The Community Empowerment Association gave gifts to several kids at the 19th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Dec. 28 at their Kelly Avenue location, in Homewood. IBEJI DRUMMERS AND DANCERS ATABBA HIBES–RAUF—with her Nation Builder award NAZURA ASASEYEDURU—with her Nation Builder award DABA HARRIS–YATES—with her Nation Builders award. GENITS SMITH—with her Nation Builders Award. KIDS GIVING AN EXPLANATION OF KWANZAA NATION BUILDERS AWARDEES—Pictured above are some of the Nation Builders. From left: Araina Graham, Judi Ginyard and Johnnie Comer. (Photos by J.L. Martello) KWANZAA GIFTS—Boys getting gifts are, from left: Devin Harris, Jafar Brooks, and Taibou Camara. KWANZAA—The Community Empowerment Association gave gifts to several kids at the 19th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Dec. 28 at their Kelly Avenue location, in Homewood. Pictured above are some of the recipients, from left: Amaira Abdul Waalee, Chyenne Ross and Samara Abdul Waalee. FEEDING THE PEOPLE PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE CITY CAME OUT IN SUPPORT OF THE KWANZAA CELEBRATION
