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London Kwanzaa Stereo-Hype will be presenting a Kwanzaa event on Friday the 9th of December, 7-9 p.m. at Stratford Circus, London E15 1BX.
This event is free of charge.
Stereo-Hype events are produced by the East London African and Caribbean Mental Health Network.
The theme of this event is Principles for Wellbeing. It will include
- Spoken Word
- Edutainment Performance
- Panel Discussion
- Open Mic.
For more information or to book, please contact Tigist Teferi at Mellow, East London NHS Foundation Trust, 020 7655 4170 or email Tigist.Teferi@eastlondon.nhs.uk
For more about the Mellow Campaign, you can read an interview with the Co-Ordinator, Sandra Griffiths, in my book Black Success Stories.
For more about the Mellow Campaign, you can read an interview with the Co-Ordinator, Sandra Griffiths, in my book
Black Success Stories.
African Voices Hosts Pre-Kwanzaa Reading for A Mother's Milk! When: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm
What: An exciting reading from the forthcoming novel A Mother's Milk by Adanze Asante. Poet Jacqueline Johnson is a special guest joining this exciting reading!
Where: African Voices, 270 W. 96th Street (bet. B'way & West End Ave.)
To RSVP visit:
http://amothersmilk.eventbrite.com/http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Our-20th-Anniversary-in-2012-Campaign----Pre-Kwanzaa-Reading.html?soid=1101920699743&aid=5tvJ6OjW3VIDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to Host 8th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Dec. 18 in Phoenix, AZ 8th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
Greater Bethel AME Church
7040 S. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042
December 18th, 2011, 3pm-6 pm
Contact: info@dstphoenixalumnae.org
http://www.phxsoul.com/blackweblogs/2011/11/delta-sigma-theta-sorority-inc-phoenix-metropolitan-alumnae-chapter-host-8th-annual-kwanzaa-celebrat.html Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Kujichagulia: A Kwanzaa Celebration for School Groups
Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Education @ the Schomburg invites teachers to come along with their students to a FREE multi-media youth program in celebration of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a holiday which celebrates the rich history and culture of African-Americans and people throughout the African Diaspora. Kujichagulia, the principle of Self-Determination, will be the theme of this cultural presentation. There will be a film screening and a performance of "The Karamu Feast Tale & Why Anansi's Waist Is So Small"by Something Positive Dance Company to educate and inspire students. This presentation is geared toward elementary and middle school groups.
SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration is required. Please find a registration form and the official flyer attached. Contact schomburged@nypl.org or 212-491-2234 for more info.
Toronto Kwanzaa on Decemer 27th https://www.facebook.com/events/151494814950060/ Charter Oak Center Kwanzaa CelebrationMonday December 26th
Hartford's biggest Kwanzaa celebration, honoring family, community and culture, presented in partnership with Sankofa Kuumba Cultural Arts Consortium. Don't miss performances by master dancers, musicians, drummers and the opportunity to learn about and participate in this joyous festival. Refreshments, vendors and local artists will all be on hand. Free.
Afrikan Poetry Theatre Kwanzaa Events44th ANNIVERSARY KWANZAA CELEBRATION With DR. MAULANA KARENGA, The Creator of Kwanzaa, Kawaida and the Nguzo Saba - Cultural Presentations,
Tuesday, December 27 – 6:30pm – 9:00pm at Boys & Girls High School – 1700 Fulton St. Bklyn. $10.00 Admission - $7.Seniors/Children Directions & info call: 718- 398.1729/718.523.3312
Annual Plainfield NJ Kwanzaa Authors and Vendors The City of Plainfield is looking to honor writers at their December 30th annual
Kwanzaa. If you've written a book and are interested in promoting it, please
call 908.753.3097.
The Kwanzaa will be held at the Washington Community School, Plainfield.
Free of charge.
Performances, vendors, and a Kwanzaa dinner for all.
Many thanks to
African Cultural Vendors for this information.
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Kwanzaa reading event with NYC Councilman Albert Vann
When: Wednesday December 28th 1 pm
Where:
Brooklyn Children's Museum• 145 Brooklyn Ave. at St. Marks Avenue •
Tel. (718) 735-4400
How much: Free with museum admission of $7.50
Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Inc & Sponsors Present A Gala Kwanzaa Extravaganza!!! NIA! (Purpose) It’s Kwanzaa Time !!!!
Featuring: A Kwanzaa presentation and explanation by John Watusi Branch
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2pm –10pm
* Devore Dance Co.
* Batingua Arts (Dancers & Drummers)
*.Miller School of Dance
* Epic Dance Co.
* Ballet International African
* Edge School of the Arts
* InnerVisions Theatre Arts Center
* Ministry In Motion Dance Ensemble
* Lighting of candles
* Distribution of Free Zawadi (gifts)
* Distribution of Free Fruit
Admission $5 Adults – Children $1.00
Location: To be announced!!
Exciting African Market place!!
Vendors fee: $85.00 Call: 718-523-3312 for further information and vendors rental.
BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY! HAPPY KWANZAA!
We are asking for donations of new games, books and toys to distribute.
Please call or bring in before Dec. 26
The A.P.T. Community Collective Proudly Present “Harare 2012”
New Year’s Eve/Kuumba Celebration !!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
Featuring: Family Entertainment, Drumming
Special Guest speaker, Heritage Ministry. Joy of Performing Ensemble, Honoring: African Elders Community Recognition. Spoken Word Artists, Vocalist, Drumming, Dancing to mixed cultural and Popular music, with DJ “Omar”: & more to come – Plus A Pan-African Spiritual Ceremonial Circle to usher in a new era at Midnight! - Saturday, December 31 – 9:00pm – 2:00am Free Admission! Free Food and Drink! We are accepting free will offerings of fruit, drink or cash! Bring your drums and shakers!
Kwanzaa 2011 at the American Museum of Natural History, New York December 31, 2011 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
KWANZAA 2011! is a vibrant celebration that honors the seven principles of Kwanzaa with performances of song, dance, and spoken word and an international marketplace. This year’s event will feature storyteller Linda Humes as master of ceremonies, the dynamic African-Caribbean performing group Something Positive, Inc., and other exciting presenters.
KWANZAA 2011! is co-produced by Community Works, an arts and education nonprofit organization founded 20 years ago, and New Heritage Theatre Group, the oldest nonprofit black theatre company in New York. The Kwanzaa marketplace is organized by the Harlem Arts Alliance.
Free with museum admission.
Support for KWANZAA 2011! is made possible, in part, by the Ford Foundation,
the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc., the Tolan Family, and
the family of Frederick H. Leonhardt.
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