habari gani?! (What's going on)
There's much to see and participate in here in general but especially during the Kwanzaa season. 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/4589986331084085
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 26 - JAN 1, 2022 (updates constantly)
kwanzaa eve (xmas day/night)
Preparing for the week of activities, let's learn, remind ourselves and discuss the reason we celebrate.
sat dec 25 - online (zoom)
On the day before Kwanzaa starts officially, watch The Black Candle with us from in the comfort of your own homes... or wherever you have Zoom access. Zoom training available - ask DaraMonifah®
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlf-uuqTwoGdX06Ao8xTGh6B6ErvYcycMf
umoja (unity)
To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
sun dec 26 - ST. THOMAS
6 PM - 10 PM at the Bordeaux Farmers' Market join We Grow Food, Inc and the African Diaspora Youth Development Foundation, Inc. for the Annual Kwanzaa Festival
sun dec 26 - ST. croix
Community Celebration at Grove Place (details will be updated)
KUJICHAGULIA (SELF-DETERMINATION)
To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.
MON DEC 27 - st. thomas
7 PM - 9 PM on WSTA 1340 AM www.1340wsta.com join the Pan African Support Group for their annual Kwanzaa radio program
MON DEC 27 - st. croix
UCA - Afrika House Club
Contact Ms. Reed at 323-899-5460
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.
TUE DEC 28 - st. thomas
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.
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Food/Drink: Potluck
**RSVP Required**
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-CvrTwsEtWjT_FFyCx57WlYCWYg8DFT
TUE DEC 28 - St. Croix
ANUBIAN SUN GATHERING53 KINGS STREET at Leaders Courtyard
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.
wed DEC 29 - st. thomas
3-6 PM at The Art Exchange, Inc. Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Support local artists: Buy one of a kind new and almost new clothing, home, and gift items.
Location: Lower Main Street, ILevin Building, 2nd Floor
wed DEC 29 - St. croix
POWERNOMICS
The Ethiopian World Federation, Local #5 inc. (Ways & Means)
Visit: www.facebook.com/TEWFL5
Nia (Purpose)
To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
thur DEC 30
No activities are currently scheduled (yet). Check back for updates.
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.
fri DEC 31 - st. thomas
Join us at sunrise and sunset at John Brewers Beach for community yoga then head to Love Livin at Tillett Garden between 7-10pm
fri DEC 31 - st. croix
POWER COUPLES RETREAT (space limited)
Call: 857-240-2854
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.
sat jan 1 - st. thomas
Join us at 1 pm at John Brewers Beach for a community potluck. Bring vegan or vegetarian dishes, drinks or desserts
sat jan 1 - st. croix
Positive affirmations for self, family, and community
I.A.M.
UCA M20, Inc. P4
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