Each location will feature a performer and light refreshments. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, December 27, 2 p.m. - Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Pauline-Robinson Branch Library [8] Self-Determination allows one to define one's self and to define one's community. Self-Determination also involves the celebration of creations of past and present African Americans.
Friday, December 28, 11 a.m. - Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) Byers Branch Library [9] Collective Work and Responsibility refers to all African Americans' steps toward building a sustainable community together and turning inward to solve problems.
Saturday, December 29, 2 p.m. - Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Green Valley Ranch Branch [10] Cooperative Economics relates to African American business leaders showing solidarity in business practices so that all profit from individual accomplishment in business.
Monday, December 31, 1:30 p.m. - Kuumba (Creativity) Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library [11] Creativity means to do as much as one can to beautify and make memorable African Americans' community.
About Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday that celebrates Family, Community and Culture. The word "Kwanzaa" comes from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza," meaning "first fruits." Kwanzaa begins on December 26 and ends with a communal feast called the Karamu on January 1. Each of the seven days represents one of the seven principles based on community and individualism:
- Umoja - Unity
- Kujichagulia - Self-Determination
- Ujima - Collective Work and Responsibility
- Ujamaa - Cooperative Economics
- Nia - Purpose
- Kuumba - Creativity
- Imani - Faith