The Soul Writers' Guild (SWG) at the Evansville African American Museum (EAAM) is thrilled to announce the 2023 Kwanzaa Community Celebration, a weeklong event dedicated to embracing the Seven Principles and Afrocentric culture. Kwanzaa, a seven-day non-religious, non-military holiday observed from December 26 through January 1, provides a meaningful opportunity for unity and celebration within the community.
The Kwanzaa Community Celebration, open to the public, will take place from Tuesday, December 26, to Saturday, December 30. Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to start or renew their memberships with the African American Museum, Inc.
The schedule for the week is as follows:
Tuesday, December 26
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Umoja/Unity
Evansville African American Museum
579 Sondra Matthews Way
Contact: Faraji Garth @ (812) 202-9598
Wednesday, December 27
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Kujichagulia/Self-Determination
New Hope Baptist Church
663 S. Elliott St.
Contact: Ms. Jamila Smith @ (812) 774-8674
Thursday, December 28
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Ujima/Collective Work & Responsibility
C.K. Newsome Center
100 E. Walnut St
Contact: Ms. Melissa Duneghy @ (812) 319-2604
Friday, December 29
Time 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Ujamaa Cooperative Economics
Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1800 S. Governor St.
Contact: Mrs. Lana Burton @ (812) 401-4449
Saturday, December 30
12:30PM - 4:30PM
Nia/Purpose
Browning Room at Central Library
200 SE Martin Luther King Jr.
Contact: Catherine Ewing Booker 317-665-8932 catherine323270@gmail.com
Join us in this enriching celebration of community, culture, and the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. The Soul Writers' Guild, in collaboration with various organizations, looks forward to fostering unity and collective responsibility throughout this joyous week.
For more information, please contact Aretha Graves, Soul Writers' Guild at (812)802-9586 or email arethasebree@hotmail.com
