Kwanzaa 2023
2023 Annual Kwanzaa Theme and
Founder’s Kwanzaa Message
“Kwanzaa, Freedom, Justice and Peace:
Principles and Practices For A New World”
KWANZAA UJIMA COLLECTIVE | 2022 |
ZOOM Information
MONDAY, 26 DECEMBER, 5:30pm PST*
UMOJA – UNITY
UMOJA (UNITY) CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Sponsored by: THE KWANZAA UJIMA COLLECTIVE
The African American Cultural Center (Us), Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance, Downtown Crenshaw Rising, KRST Unity Center of Afrakan Spiritual Science, Inland Area Kwanzaa Group, National Association of Kawaida Organizations, International African Arts Festival and The Organization Us.
Ingathering * Candle Lighting * Recommitments * Unity Statements from Community Leaders
For more information: info@AfricanAmericanCulturalCenter-LA.org
TUESDAY, 27 DECEMBER, 2:00 – 4:00pm PST*
KUJICHAGULIA – SELF-DETERMINATION
KUJICHAGULIA: TAKING IT TO THE STREETS
Sponsored by: KRST UNITY CENTER OF AFRAKAN SPIRITUAL SCIENCE
This is both an in-person and virtual event. For more information: KRSTunityoutreach@gmail.com
*WEDNESDAY, 28 December, 6:30pm PST*
UJIMA – COLLECTIVE WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY
OUR FREEDOM IS INDIVISIBLE:
WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD
Sponsored by: Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81100683874?pwd=bGZvenlGYUtkaGl4SE84dUVpSG1KUT09
Meeting ID: 811 0068 3874
Passcode: 601901
For more information: Jackiekr1972@gmail.com
*THURSDAY, 29 December, 6:00pm PST*
UJAMAA – COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS
SUSTAINING BLACK PRESENCE IN THE
CRENSHAW COMMUNITY
Sponsored by: Downtown Crenshaw Rising and Liberty
Community Land Trust
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82619553330?pwd=UnNUSW1PdlpraG9rYmVpakpTV3NCQT09
Meeting ID: 826 1955 3330
Passcode: 643233
For more information: amber@libertyecosystem.org
*FRIDAY, 30 December, 6:00pm PST*
NIA – PURPOSE
The Past, Present and Future of Kwanzaa: Applying the Nguzo Saba to
Become the Best Possible Version of Ourselves
-A Panel Discussion-
Sponsored by: INLAND EMPIRE KWANZAA GROUP
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85872072778?pwd=aXNLWE9PQWgwb3g4TWFwSHJIMU9Idz09
Meeting ID: 858 7207 2778
Passcode: 777569
For more information: mshujaa47@hotmail.com
SATURDAY | 31 December | 10:00am PST*
KUUMBA – CREATIVITY
Annual Children’s Kwanzaa Celebration
Sponsored by: Limbiko Tembo School of
African American Culture (Us)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88923400512?pwd=bHJmWDBtTlZpWkhtdkNFRU1QZ0tsUT09
Meeting ID: 889 2340 0512
Passcode: 611585
Form more information: info@africanamericanculturalcenter-la.org
*SATURDAY, 31 December, 5:30Pm PST*
KUUMBA – CREATIVITY
– 56TH ANNIVERSARY KWANZAA CELEBRATION –
WITH THE
FOUNDER OF KWANZAA
DR. MAULANA KARENGA
Annual Founder’s Kwanzaa Message
“Kwanzaa, Culture and the Practice of Freedom:
A Message and Model for Our Times”
Libation – Candle Lighting Ceremony – Cultural Expressions
Sponsored by: The African American Cultural Center(Us), and
The National Association of Kawaida Organizations
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85135822757?pwd=UlBlMC9PNk1reUJPakQ2YWpVcUV1Zz09
Meeting ID: 851 3582 2757
Passcode: 846764
For more information: info@africanamericanculturalcenter-la.org
