Kwanzaa Family Celebration
UJIMA (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Saturday, December 28
11:00am - 4:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Gallery B, Auditorium, Café, Harambee Room, Lobby, Michael Bienes Seminar Room #2, Dianne Bienes Seminar Room # 1Ujima (Collective work and responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and solve them together.
This free event features music, dance, drumming, dance workshops, crafts, storytelling, songs, giveaways, treats, an edutainment event by Simunye, and spoken word by Art Prevails. Featured author Queen Mother Olori Iya Orite Olasowo-Adefunmi will discuss her book, Seeds of Awakening: The Creation of Oyotunji African Kingdom 1970-1995.
Highlights of Kwanzaa Ujima 2024 include:
- Kwanzaa Marketplace: Vetted, local vendors with unique items for sale (11AM)
- African Dance Family Workshop
- Face Painting (11AM-2PM)
- Author Talk with Queen Mother Olori Iya Orite Olasowo-Adenufi (12PM)
- Drumming Procession (2PM)
- Simunye Performance: The History of Kwanzaa (2PM)
- Stories and Songs
- Make-and-Take Kwanzaa activities
- Art Prevails Spoken Word Performance
- Fresh Fruit Giveaway
"Kwanzaa Ujima 2024 is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Broward County's rich African American heritage and strengthen our community bonds," says Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs. "It's a reminder of the power of unity and the importance of working together to build a better future for our community."
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | New Adults | Kids | Families | Everyone | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Speaker | Performances - Dance, Concerts & Theater | Discussion/Lecture | Arts & Cultural |
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
| Mon, May 11 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, May 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 17 | Closed |

