42nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration – Kujichagulia, Self-Determination

42nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
“Tribute to the Ancestors”

WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 42nd Annual Celebration with 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an African American Holiday celebrated from the 26th of December to the 1st of January. The annual Kwanzaa holiday was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga to celebrate and reaffirm family, community, and culture.

Each night will feature Special guest speakers or performers, Ceremonial candle lighting and libation with drumming, poetry readings, free heirloom seeds for families, and Karamu  (the traditional feast and family get down).

Day 2: Tuesday, December 27th: Kujichagulia- Self-Determination
Featuring African Drum and Dance, Mistress of Ceremonies and keynote will be professor Starla Lewis and keynote guest TBA