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CEA holds 15th annual Kwanzaa celebration

On Dec. 28, the Community Empowerment Association held its 15th annual Kwanzaa celebration, complete with live entertainment and traditional gift- giving.

Kwanzaa is a weeklong holiday following the seven principles of African culture. CEA’s celebration followed the theme for the first day, Umoja, which means unity.

“The goal is for the mind-set to spread into the community,” said CEA founder Rashad Byrdsong. “Building self-determination and self-consciousness is the purpose of Kwanzaa and a philosophy in which we live. It’s our way of keeping the rich tradition community-based and community driven.”

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KWANZAA—The New World drummers perform traditional African drumming.

Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:20

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Council OKs $3.8M conviction settlement

(AP)—Pittsburgh City Council on Monday approved a $3.77 million settlement with a man who spent 19 years in prison before his rape conviction was overturned by DNA evidence in 2005.

Thomas Doswell, 50, and his attorneys will receive the money over three years from the city’s insurance company, Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston, once Mayor Luke Ravenstahl signs off on it. The council approved the settlement unanimously at the request of the city’s Law Department.

Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:20

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Metro Beat

Witnesses wanted

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Homicide Squad is asking anyone with information regarding the shooting death of a Hazelwood man at the intersection of Alluvian Street and Glennbar Way in Hazelwood last Sunday afternoon to contact them.

When Zone Four officers responded to a report of shots being fired and a vehicle stopped at the intersection, they found 31-year-old Daton Glenn seated in the driver’s seat of a gold Cadillac with several gunshots to the head. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

Authorities say that no motive has been identified and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is being asked to call 412-323-7161. Callers may remain anonymous.

Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:20

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Community Calendar

Youth open house

DEC. 30—The Penn Hills branch of the YMCA of Pittsburgh will host a Youth Open House at 10 a.m. at 11870 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. Kids will get the chance to visit the facility’s’ new interactive gaming room, the XRKade. Kids 12-18 will be able to enjoy the new room after an orientation with a fit coach. Supervision will be provided. For more information, call 412-795-2600.

Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:20

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