Kwanzaa 2010 in Leimert Park starts Dec. 26 (and in Long Beach)

Sunday, December 26 - 

Kwanzaa Parade - Noon - Crenshaw & Adams and heads to Leimert Park

Umoja Night Candle Lighting Ceremony and Celebration

WHEN: Sunday, December 26, 6 p.m.
WHERE: African-American Cultural Center, 3018 W. 48th St.
Sponsored by Kwanzaa Ujima Collective, the program will include poetry,
music, refreshments and wishes for the New Year. In the spirit of
unity, the community is being asked to bring clean blankets and
clothing for the needy.

Leon’s 4th Annual Drum Day Giveaway

Hosted By LEON MOBLEY
Barbara Morrison Community Arts and Performance Space
WHERE: 4305 Degnan Blvd. Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA 90008
WHEN: Saturday, December 26, 2:00PM – 8:00PM
With Performances By: Leon Mobley & DA LION and other SPECIAL guests:
Admission is one non-perishable food item!

Monday, December 27

The Spiritual Aspects of Kwanzaa

WHEN: Monday, December 27, 2 p.m.
WHERE: L.A. Third Church of Religious Science, 4323 Leimert Blvd. Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA 90008

The event will include pouring of libation to the ancestors, candle lighting, meditation and refreshments, in addition to a guest speaker.

An exhibition on the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee

WHEN: Monday, December 27, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zambezi Bazaar, 4334 Degnan Blvd. Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA 90008

A 50-year anniversary tribute to the committee’s self-determination efforts.

Lula Washington Dance Theatre Kwanza Celebration

WHEN: December 27 through 29, call for time
WHERE: 3773 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: TBA
INFO: 323-292-5852, www.lulawashington.com

The Kwanzaa Celebration includes a gala reception and performance and two public performances. This is a great way to bring the family together.
Live music accompanies jubilant dances that span the African Diaspora,
with spoken word, singing, special guests, and celebrities.

Tuesday, December 28

Working Together to Build a Better World

WHEN: Tuesday, December 28, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Amos Memorial CME Church, 2445 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA

Pastors Thembekila, William Smart and Tony R. Wafford, along with a host of co-sponsors.  Event will include libation, candle lighting, conversation and refreshments.

Lula Washington Dance Theatre Kwanza Celebration

WHEN: December 27 through 29, call for time
WHERE: 3773 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: TBA
INFO: 323-292-5852, www.lulawashington.com

The Kwanzaa Celebration includes a gala reception and performance and two public performances. This is a great way to bring the family together.
Live music accompanies jubilant dances that span the African Diaspora,
with spoken word, singing, special guests, and celebrities.

Wednesday, December 29

Lula Washington Dance Theatre Kwanza Celebration

WHEN: December 27 through 29, call for time
WHERE: 3773 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: TBA
INFO: 323-292-5852, www.lulawashington.com

The Kwanzaa Celebration includes a gala reception and performance and two public performances. This is a great way to bring the family together.
Live music accompanies jubilant dances that span the African Diaspora,
with spoken word, singing, special guests, and celebrities.

The Power of Spoken Word: Good Inspirations and Sound Economics

WHEN: Wednesday, December 29, 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Sisters Market Place, 4339 Degnan Blvd. Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA 90008

Queen Amina’s Clothing and Mama Sunshine Arts, as well as Sultana’s Princess Ameerah Dolls/Small World Enterprises, are sponsoring “The Power of Spoken Word: Good
Inspirations and Sound Economics” at The Sisters Market Place. Join
them in an evening of libation, candle lighting, music and spoken
word.

Thursday, December 30

The Kwanzaa Youth Summit and Concert Event

WHEN: Thursday, December 30, Summit 12 Noon – 6 p.m., Concert 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: . KRST Unity Center of Afrakan Spiritual Science, 7825 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles

Join adult and youth choirs in a candle lighting ceremony for the entire family. The youth summit — which is from noon to 6 p.m. — will focus on the Nguzo Saba, life skills, youth
activism and strengthening cultural and spiritual values.

Friday, December 31

An Evening in Africa — 44th Annual Kwanzaa Karamu Feast

WHEN: Friday, December 31, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Garr Banquet Hall, 5017 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles

The Organization Us will have “An Evening in Africa — 44th Annual Kwanzaa Karamu Feast” with African foods, dance, drumming and poetry. Dr. Karenga will also be present to
give a speech.

The annual Kwanzaa parade will take place along Crenshaw Boulevard Sunday to mark the start of the seven-day African American festival.

The theme of the 34th annual Kwanzaa Gwaride Parade and Festival will be Improving Ourselves Naturally, emphasizing lowering obesity, reducing hypertension and stopping diabetes, according to Tammy Lee of People of Color, the parade’s
organizers.

Eve Allen, a doctor of alternative healing practices, will be the Iyaba (queen) of the parade and the herbalist and record producer Doctah B Sirius will be the oba (king).

The parade is set to begin at noon at the corner of Crenshaw and Adams boulevards, then head south along Crenshaw to Leimert Park, where it will conclude. A festival will be held at the park from 2 to 6 p.m.,
including musical and spoken word entertainment.

 

Thanks to Jasmyne Cannick for the info.

***

LONG BEACH Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 26 at 3064 E. Broadway.

Activities at the free event will begin with a hands-on workshop for children at 5 p.m. The Family Kwanzaa Celebration at 6:30 p.m. will highlight the principles for the seven days of Kwanzaa. For
more information, contact Marie Deary at 562-434-8877 or shorebooks@aol.com.

Also today, the Afrikan Cultural Research and Study Group will host a Kwanzaa Celebration, "A Time to Share," from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Long Beach Senior Center Auditorium, 1150 E. Fourth St.

Activities will include a marketplace, drummers and dancers, silent auction, storytelling for children, poetry reading and door prizes. Dinner will be served.

Tickets are $10 for adults; $15 for couples; $8 for seniors and $5 for youths. Call 562-999-6346 for more information.


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