Kwanzaa is a African American celebration which pays tribute to African culture and ancestry. Celebrated form 12/16 – 1/1, Kwanzaa stresses and promotes a value system based on the the NGUZO SABA – ( seven principles) – unity, self determination, collective work & responsibiltiy, cooperative economices, purpose, creativity, and faith.
Date: December 7, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Hostos Community College,
500 Grand Concourse, Bronx
Admission: Free
Phone: 718 518 6700
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The Harambee Pre-Kwanzaa Festival is an exciting musical celebration of family, community and culture, featuring Kwame Steve Cobb and Chavunduka, performing songs from their highly acclaimed recording, Seven Principles. Their dynamic multi-media, concert presentation teaches the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa.
When: December 8th 10:30AM
December 9th 8:00PM
Where: DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL
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Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture, but this party is for everyone! Learn about the principles that Kwanzaa is founded upon, and do a little dancing with the Kuumba Dancers and Drummers of Tampa Bay.
When: Monday, December 26, 2011
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Polka Museum of Art
800 East Palmetto Street, Lakeland, Florida 33801
Admission: FREE
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The Gulf Coast celebration includes songs and dances, African drums, storytelling, poetry reading, and provides a learning experience for everyone about the past & coming together as a community! Millions throughout the African community celebrate the holiday; Kwanzaa brings a cultural message, which speaks to the best of what it means to be African and human in the fullest sense! Kwanzaa is a non-religious African American holiday, which celebrates family, community, and culture for seven days: December 26 – January 1!
Date: December 29, 2011
Times: 7pm
Location: Good Deeds Community Center, 15101 Madison St, Gulfport, MS
Contact: Sandra Edwards
Phone: 228-547-4684
Admission: Free!
Presented by Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance Theatre
Activities, refreshments and local vendors. Benefits Okoto Kekere Children’s Company.
Bring the family and come Celebrate Kwanzaa with us!
“KWANZAA The Family Cultural Experience” is a traditional celebration of family, food, and culture. With a fun filled evening of crafts, refeshments, and liveedutainment by our professional drum & dance artists, you will NOT want to miss this!
When: December 30, 2011
Where: Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance Theatre
7030 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Admission: $25 for family of five, $7 individual
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Phone: (513)696-6112
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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.
When: December 31, 2011
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, First Floor,
American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY, 10024
Admission: Free with Museum admission
Contact: 212-769-5315
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