RSVP for Kwanzaa Creator Returning To Brooklyn 3 pm today 141 Macon st BKLYN. RSVP 718-783-3465 347-760-8147 DR. NATURAL

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RSVP for Kwanzaa Creator Returning To Brooklyn 3 pm today 141 Macon st BKLYN. RSVP 718-783-3465 347-760-8147 DR. NATURAL

 

 Kwanzaa Creator Returns To Brooklyn

 

From: International African Arts Festival <[e-mail]>

The New York Chapter of the National Association of Kawaida Organization (NAKO) in conjunction with the International African Arts Festival (IAAFestival) will host a 53rd Kwanzaa anniversary celebration. The creator of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Karenga, will be present to deliver his yearly founder’s message entitled,  Living Kwanzaa and the Seven Principles: An All-Seasons Celebration and Practice of the Good This event will take place on the fourth principle of Kwanzaa, Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Sunday, December 29th, from 3:00 to 7:00, (Doors open at 3pm) at JHS 258, 141 Macon St, between Marcy and Tompkins Avenues, Brooklyn 11216, one block from Fulton St. Admission is $15.00 for adults, $10.00 and children under 12. Audio or Video recording is not allowed unless authorized Cultural and musical presentations will be provided by S.O.N.W.A featuring Salima Rah plus one of the area's outstanding African dance troupes, Asase Yaa Drum & Dance Theater These are artists who are admired for educating as well staying true to their mission to preserve music and dance as a black aesthetic.  Catering will be provided by Neighborhood Bakery. Dr. Karenga is Professor and Chair of Black Studies at California State University at Long Beach (CSULD); the creator of Kwanzaa, the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), Kawaida; and author of several books, including:  Introduction to Black Studies; Kawaida Theory; and, Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings. ‌

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