Artist Oboku Osei draws Lavaughn Booth.

Artist Oboku Osei draws Lavaughn Booth.

Published on September 10, 2015
Rainbow of dresses from the African Diaspora giving Macy’s and other boutiques a run for their money.

Rainbow of dresses from the African Diaspora giving Macy’s and other boutiques a run for their money.

Published on September 10, 2015
Com-Ed displays their ice box race car and little Jeremy Powell for festival goers. ComEd’s Patrick Grave gives the youngster tips.

Com-Ed displays their ice box race car and little Jeremy Powell for festival goers. ComEd’s Patrick Grave gives the youngster tips.

Published on September 10, 2015
Authentic African makeup sported by Wayne (Mustard) Armstrong.

Authentic African makeup sported by Wayne (Mustard) Armstrong.

Published on September 10, 2015
Shoppers enjoy food, jewelry, arts and crafts at the festival.

Shoppers enjoy food, jewelry, arts and crafts at the festival.

Published on September 10, 2015
Michael Jackson impersonator Rico entertains at the children's pavilion.

Michael Jackson impersonator Rico entertains at the children's pavilion.

Published on September 10, 2015
Judge Fredrenna Lyle and fest founder Patrick Woodtor enjoy a moment.

Judge Fredrenna Lyle and fest founder Patrick Woodtor enjoy a moment.

Published on September 10, 2015
L-R Susan Peters Univ of Chicago Medicine Judge Leonard Murray, Laurie Lathrop, PNC; Patrick Woodtor Tony Smith PNC and Joe Harrington, fest chair.

L-R Susan Peters Univ of Chicago Medicine Judge Leonard Murray, Laurie Lathrop, PNC; Patrick Woodtor Tony Smith PNC and Joe Harrington, fest chair.

Published on September 10, 2015
L-R Judges, Fred Bates; Leonard Murray; Andrea Buford; Dominic Ross; John Lyke and fest founder Patrick Woodtor.

L-R Judges, Fred Bates; Leonard Murray; Andrea Buford; Dominic Ross; John Lyke and fest founder Patrick Woodtor.

Published on September 10, 2015
Singer Joan Collaso.

Singer Joan Collaso.

Published on September 10, 2015
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (7th Dist.) accepts the title of Grand Baba (father) of the 26th Annual African Festival of the Arts at Washington Park.

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (7th Dist.) accepts the title of Grand Baba (father) of the 26th Annual African Festival of the Arts at Washington Park.

Published on September 10, 2015
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (7th Dist.) accepts the title of Grand Baba (father) of the 26th Annual African Festival of the Arts at Washington Park.

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (7th Dist.) accepts the title of Grand Baba (father) of the 26th Annual African Festival of the Arts at Washington Park.

Published on September 10, 2015
Singer Jeffrey Osborne performs.

Singer Jeffrey Osborne performs.

Published on September 10, 2015