Kwanzaa
Day 1 (Umoja: Unity) Thursday, Dec. 26. Rochester City Hall (30 Church St.) 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Day 2 (Kujichagulia: Self-Determination) Friday, Dec. 27. Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester (500 Genesee St.) 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Day 3 (Ujima: Collective Work & Responsibility) Saturday, Dec. 28. Memorial Art Gallery (500 University Ave.) […]
Kwanzaa lasts for seven days, with each day dedicated to one of the seven principles known as the Nguzo Saba. These principles are: Umoja (Unity) – To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) – To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves. Ujima […]
Malcolm X College in Chicago is hosting its annual Kwanzaa celebration from December 26, 2024, to January 1, 2025. This free, week-long event celebrates African-American culture and the principles of Kwanzaa, offering a mix of cultural programming, live performances, and a marketplace featuring local artisans and vendors. Daily activities include a Drum Call, Libation ceremony, […]
With an extended winter break on the horizon, parents in Rochester may be seeking childcare solutions to keep their children engaged during the extra time off from school. Several local organizations are stepping up to provide safe and enriching activities for kids. The City of Rochester’s R-Centers will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
As we celebrate the Holidays, you may hear people say, “Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa”, but have no idea what Kwanzaa is or how to celebrate. Three Black women at WXXI are on a mission to change that, with a new documentary:Kwanzaa
Thursday, Dec. 26 Umoja (Unity) Nathaniel Rochester Community School #3, 85 Adams St., 5 to 8 p.m. Youth performances, spoken word, food and vendors. Friday, Dec. 27 Kujichagulia (Self Determination) RCTV, 21 Gorham Street, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Studio production lessons, media literacy discussion, editing lessons for youth. Avenue Blackbox Theatre, 780 Joseph Ave., […]
The MEMORIAL ART GALLERY Invites you to Kwanzaa family day, thurdsay, December 29th from noon to 5! Bring the whole family and enjoy story telling by ALMETA WHITIS, a performance by MOUNAFANYI PERCUSSION & DANCE ENSEMBLE and a Kwanzaa ceremony led by DR. DAVID ANDERSON AND ROCHESTER KWANZAA COALITION EVENT ADMISSION IS FREE WITH A SUGGESTED $5 DONATION PER […]
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