Posts Tagged ‘holidays’
Heri za Kwanzaa (Happy Kwanzaa)!
December 26th marks the first day of Kwanzaa, or Umoja, which means “unity” in Swahili. According to the African American Registry, Kwanzaa was founded by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966.Umoja is the foundational principle of the Nguzo Saba (seven principles); without it, all other principles suffer. Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration focused on the traditional…
Read MoreThe Most lit Christmas Bash
Heavy M / Kondo Huncho Presents Most Lit Christmas Bash
Read MoreThe Long Wave: Christmas celebrations across the diaspora
The African diaspora covers the globe and has evolved into various cultures practices, including those surrounding the winter holidays.
Read MoreBlack Nativity by Langston Hughes
BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes returns for its 9th Annual Holiday Musical Production December 5-8, 2024, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center.
Read MoreAfrican Heritage – A Soulful Holiday Village
Free Admission, Train Ride to Santa, Free Photos with Santa, , Sory Time with Mrs. Claus, Live Holiday Gospel Music, Soul Food, Kwanzaa Station, Free Toys, Shop with Soulful Businesses
Read MoreHOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER
The Debbie Allen Dance Academy in association with the Annenberg Foundation and the Rhimes Family Foundation presents Debbie Allen’s Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
Read MoreThe premise of Black Santas caused a fuss 10 years ago — now, they’re everywhere
Over the last decade, outrage over Black Santas has passed, and holiday representation continues to increase.
Read MoreAlabama A&M will lead bands in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Millions who tune into this historic annual event will see Black musicians on their screens this Thanksgiving.
Read MoreBlackity Black Holiday Market
Hosted in conjunction with The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, Historic King Drive BID and We Got Soul MKE as market partners, this market is open to all and will delight the senses as we celebrate community and move forward into our Holiday Season.
Read MoreWhy This Town Has Celebrated Christmas in February for Nearly 200 Years
One Columbian town has a longstanding Christmas tradition that originated in their resistance to slavery.
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