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habari gani?! (What's going on)

Home in the Virgin Islands, there's much to see and do here in general but especially during the Kwanzaa season if you crave culture and community. So take your time to look around and learn all there is to know about Kwanzaa in the Virgin Islands of the U. S. We hope you enjoy our site, our community, and take a moment to drop us a line or leave us a donation. Join the Facebook Event Page for updates/reminders that way: https://www.facebook.com/events/829483698137296/

visit the official Kwanzaa website

Why We celebrate us: watch the film

Produced by M. K. Asante Jr., trace the history of Kwanzaa from its birth during the Black Power movement of the 1960s to its present-day status as a globally celebrated holiday.

schedule for DECEMBER 23 - JAN 1, 2023 (updates constantly)

PRE KWANZAA ACTIVITIES

Preparing for the week of activities, let's learn, remind ourselves and discuss the reason we celebrate.

fri dec 23 7pm - Kwanzaa radio program

7 PM - 9 PM on WSTA 1340 AM www.1340wsta.com join the Pan African Support Group for their annual Kwanzaa radio program

Listen online here: http://stream.1340wsta.com:8000/stream.mp3


kwanzaa eve (xmas day)

Preparing for the week of activities, let's learn, remind ourselves and discuss the reason we celebrate.

sun dec 25 6am - Kwanzaa Eve Walk & Wuk

On the day before Kwanzaa starts officially, get your sweat on with a brisk walk to music down the Charlotte Amalie promenade with Chinwe Osaze from the bus stop across from the Fort Christian parking lot near the Capitol Building/Legislature. Ends at Emancipation Garden.


umoja (unity)

To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.

mon dec 26 11AM - ST. THOMAS

DAY 1

from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Bordeaux Farmers' Market 

African Diaspora Youth Development Foundation, Inc. and We Grow Food, Inc.

Formal program and Ras Nashamba-I Ital lunch

Program continues throughout the evening with music and the African Marketplace

mon dec 26 3:30 - 5PM - ST. THOMAS

DAY 1

Listen in to Brother Akinyemi and Sister Mariel Blake on AM 1000 (Radio One)

Listen online: https://radio1000.net/

mon dec 26 - ST. JOHN

DAY 1

The  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Sigma Theta Omega Chapter for the Annual Kwanzaa Celebration broadcasted virtually and aired on our social media platforms: FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM

mon dec 26 10AM- ST. croix

DAY 1

Community Celebration at 53 KINGS STREET at Leaders Courtyard  (View flyer here: https://www.facebook.com/UmojaCaribbeanUnion/photos/gm.1191905701427611/2071397053250435 

(Details will be updated)


KUJICHAGULIA (SELF-DETERMINATION)

To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.

tue DEC 27 from 6 - 8PM - st. thomas

DAY 2

6 PM - 8 PM at The Pressure Spot join the Pan African Support Group for their annual Kwanzaa program with a vegan meal by Brother Wadeh.


The Pressure Spot is located directly North of and facing Fort Christian on the eastern end of the main street road.


UJIMA (COLLECTIVE WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY)

To build and maintain our community together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together.

wed DEC 28 4:30pm - st. thomas

DAY 3

2nd Celebration of Life Preparation Party/Community Planning Gathering at the Center for Sacred Dialogue on 2nd Street Sugar Estate Avenue across from the Charlotte Amalie High School entrance.

  • Create a written plan for your desired celebration of life
  • Different examples and suggestions will be provided


Vegan Food/Drink: Potluck

**RSVP Required** Donation-based

Call/Text: 340-643-6863


Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)

To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.

thu DEC 29 - st. thomas

DAY 4

Support new African Caribbean business(es) - This year Captain Lukata and Chef Benita of BOKETTO sailing catamaran are the highlights. According to the https://www.pyclearing.com/boketto website, “Benita and Lukata offer a wide range of activities from farm tours, historic hikes to meeting with local musicians and artists as well as memorable experiences off land for all their guests to take as intangible souvenirs. Call/Text: 340-643-4867 to donate!


Nia (Purpose)

To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

fri DEC 30

DAY 5

Self-gratitude: Community is encouraged to focus on individual self-purpose, talents, and role in the family/community. Also, time can be used to prepare to share what/who they are grateful for during the gratitude circle time on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Brewers Beach.


Kuumba (Creativity)

To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.

sat DEC 31 6:30am & 5:30pm - st. thomas

DAY 6

Join the Blake family of Ital Ase Botanica & Wedding Services at sunrise and sunset at John Brewers Beach for community yoga

sat DEC 31 11am - 2pm - st. thomas

DAY 6

Join us at The Art Exchange and let your imagination run wild at the painting, writing, and music stations with Majestik Estrada-Petersen.


The Art Exchange is located at the western end of Main Street in the red I Levin building across from what was the Enid M. Baa Library. Entrance is on the street leading to Green House. Press the 3rd button to enter.

Call/Text: 340-513-7462


Imani (Faith)

To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

sun jan 1 - st. thomas

DAY 7

Join us at 1 pm at John Brewers Beach for a community potluck. 

  • Ceremony
  • Bring vegan or vegetarian dishes, drinks or desserts
  • Gratitude Circle: Participants should prepare to share what/who they are grateful for. “I am grateful for… (people, persons, organizations, businesses, things, etc.) because (it affects me however).”
  • Possible Sunset Sail with Captains Lukata & Benita* (tentative based on availability)

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