Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) - The principle of defining, naming, creating, and speaking for ourselves.
Join us for a powerful day of culture, community, and celebration at the 2025 Kwanzaa Celebration hosted by Yes Baby I Like It Raw at the African American Research Library & Cultural Center.
This year’s theme, “Africa Rising: Celebrating Heritage, Building Futures,” invites us to reflect on our roots, embrace the present, and envision a thriving future for the global African community.
What to Expect:
Schedule of Events
10:45 a.m. Doors Open
11:00 a.m. Drum Call & Dance
11:05 a.m. Welcome
11:10 a.m. Kwanzaa Presentation
11:30 a.m
● Marketplace
● Kemetic Yoga
● African Dance
12:30 p.m. Waves of Freedom: A Kujichagulia Voice & Drum Workshop
12:45 p.m
● Panel: Connecting Back to Africa
● Storytelling with Baba Lyons
1:00 p.m.
● Make Your Own Portable Earth Bow
● African Roots of our Recipes
2:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony, Performance, & Panel Discussion
This is more than a celebration—it’s a space to celebrate, connect, and shape the future together.
This event is free and open to all, but registration is required.
Special Guests Include:
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Abasi, Teaching Percussionist |
Angelica, the Yogini |
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Baba Lyons, Storyteller |
Bilal, the Drummer |
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Jemilah Jones, Dancer |
Eddie Osborne, African Instrument Maker |
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Alana DaCosta, Interdisciplinary Creative |
Ashley Carter, Dietician |
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | New Adults | Kids | Families | Everyone | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Speaker | Performances - Dance, Concerts & Theater | Discussion/Lecture | Crafting/Makers | Class | Arts & Cultural |
| Mon, Dec 22 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Dec 23 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Dec 24 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Dec 25 | Closed |
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| Fri, Dec 26 | Closed |
| Sat, Dec 27 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Dec 28 | Closed |
