HABARI GANI? – UJIMA!!!
KWANZAA YENU IWE NA HERI
Kwanzaa 6260 (2020) is very much under way and we intend to continue the vibration here of Afrika Speaks.
We delve into the archives to unearth an interview with the founder of Kwanzaa, Dr Maulana Karenga where he waxes about the need to create Kwanzaa, the true meaning of ‘Cultural Nationalism, why the holiday has been so successful and much more.
We will also keep the spirit moving with an extensive array of Kwanzaa songs and anthems as well as other titbits about the observance.
Kwanzaa Events This year:
Tuesday 29th December
Rebirth of The Griot: African Storytelling Kwanzaa. 6.30pm-9pm
An international online Kwanzaa experience for the Black family featuring incredible African Storytelling, fantastic African Spoken Word, and beautiful singing, all in the theme of UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics).
Register on Eventbrite to receive Zoom link:
The line up is exciting and awe-inspiring:
Spoken Word Queen and Kwanzaa Presenter Cezanne Poetess (JAMAICAN UK)
Singing Queen Ta’MaRa Mo’Nique Walker AKA FIYA (USA)
Story King Sola Story ‘The Rebirth Griot’ (YORUBA UK)
Story Queen GRIOT CHINYERE! (IGBO UK)
Spoken Word Queen KA’BU MAAT KHERU! (JAMAICA) ‘she who is not afraid to speak truth into power.’
Spoken Word King TAFSIR FOFANAH (SIERRA LEONE)
Spoken Word Queen J AFRIKA (ANTIGUAN UK)
Host Queen LADY ESI!!! (FANTI UK).
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Wed 30th Dec 100BMoL
https://www.jus-tickets.com/events/the-100-kwanzaa-showcase Free ticket
Time for our own Black end of year celebration.
Our young Diamonds (mentees) will be taking a lead to run the show which will feature drumming, libation, storytelling and presentations on each of the Kwanzaa Principles
In the spirit of Kwanzaa, this is not a chargeable event but a donation will be much appreciated if you can, and only if you can. Thank you! https://bit.ly/community100
Check Kwanzaa Network UK for updates: https://www.facebook.com/Kwanzaanetworkuk/
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Celebrating Kwanzaa
Our Special Guest:
Dr Maulana Karenga: Dr Karenga is professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is the creator of the pan-African cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text titled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture as well as his new book on The Message and Meaning of Kwanzaa: Bringing Good Into the World.
Dr Karenga is an activist-scholar, he is chair of the organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations; and Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and the Kawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies; and also co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance, BCCLA. He is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including: Essays on Struggle: Position and Analysis; Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle; Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics; Introduction to Black Studies (4th Edition); Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings and Dr Karenga is currently writing a book on the social and ethical philosophy of Malcolm X titled The Liberation Ethics of Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle.
Dr Karenga is the recipient of numerous awards for scholarship, leadership and service including the Paul Robeson-Zora Neale Hurston Award for Scholarly Work Significantly Contributive to the Understanding, Development and Appreciation of African World Culture and The C.L.R. James Award for Outstanding Publication of Scholarly Works that Advance the Discipline of Africana and Black Studies, both from the National Council for Black Studies. He is also the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante titled: Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait.