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Listen on radio for USVI Kwanzaa information to:
1. Pan African Support Group Kwanzaa Program
Thursday December 22, 2016 | 7-8pm | WSTA Radio 1340 AM
Live stream: wsta.radio.net
2. Sankofa Saturdays KWANZAA365 – KWANZAA EVE & New Year’s Eve Radio Programs
Saturdays, December 24th & 31st, 2016 | 4-6pm | WUVI Radio 1090 AM/97.3 fm
Live stream: www.wuvi.am & via Facebook LIVE – Come join us in the studio or at the Kwanzaa Run on the 31st… We’ll air it live!!!
————- COMMUNITY GATHERINGS —————
MONDAY Dec 26th – UMOJA (Unity): African Diaspora Youth Development Foundation, Inc. in conjunction with Sankofa Saturday’s, presents its 42nd Annual Kwanzaa Festival Monday, December 26th 7pm -11pm at Wesley Methodist Educational Complex next to Four Winds Plaza. Admission is FREE (Donations appreciated)
2:00 p.m on St. John at the Franklin Powell Park. 22nd annual Kwanzaa celebration by Sigma Theta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. honoring Carlos Woods of Mongo Niles and Mary Powell of StJ. Will have cultural presentations.
TUESDAY Dec 27 – KUJICHAGULIA (Self-Determination): Pan African Support Group & Environmental Rangers presents the Kujichagulia Program and Karamu at the Addelita Cancryn Junior High School Cafeteria from 6:30pm. Admission is FREE (Donations welcome of course)
“Cultural Celebration yes Edutainment yeah Words, Sounds and Upliftment for the FAMILY”
STAY TUNED: Community Dancing in the Park or another activity being organized – Contact Marie Paul or Jahweh David
SATURDAY Dec 31 – Kuumba (Creativity) Hatha Yoga – Sun Salutations Sunrise/Sunset [John Brewers Beach] Ital Ase Botanica & Wedding Services -Bring a towel or a mat.
Annual Kwanzaa Run & Walk 4:30 p.m. (3:30 to register) [UVI Soccer Field] St. Thomas Association of Road Runners – Run 7 km (4.3 miles) on the road to/from the Airport or walk or run a two mile course Contact: Roy Watlington at 777-8183 Email: rawatlington@earthlink.net
NOTE: To be aired LIVE on Sankofa Saturdays between 4-6pm | WUVI Radio 1090 AM/97.3 fm Live stream: www.wuvi.am & via Facebook LIVE
Saturday, Jan 1, 2016 – Imani (FAITH)
Kwanzaa Beach Party Potluck
1pm until [John Brewers Beach] United Communities – Bring a natural dish or seasonal refreshment
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2015 – LAST YEAR’S SCHEDULE BELOW
Wednesday, Dec 16 & 23, 2015
4 – 5 p.m. | AM 1090/97.3 FM or www.WUVI.am | Habari Gani VI Kwanzaa Education & Music Radio Program with DaraMonifah Cooper and the Pan African Support Group
Thursday, Dec 24, 2015
6 p.m. [WSTA1340 AM] Pan African Support Group Radio Program
Friday, Dec 25, 2014 – Kwanzaa Eve
5 – 6 p.m. | AM 1090/97.3 FM or www.WUVI.am | Habari Gani VI Kwanzaa Education & Music Radio Program with DaraMonifah Cooper and the Pan African Support Group (re-airing from Dec 16th)
Documentary Showing
12-3pm [Natural Livity Lounge (upstairs of the Kulcha Shop & Juice Bar – enter from the West side door)]
Showing Hidden Colors 2 brief discussion after facilitated by Sister Cherokee Lewis Light refreshment will be on sale as a fundraiser for the upcoming Empress Menen Celebration April 1-3, 2016 Stay tuned for more info Contact: 228-0084, 998-5676 | Queens of the Earth
St. John Community Event
2pm [Cruz Bay Park, St. John] Contact: 513-2449 | Felicia Blake, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sigma Theta Omega Chapter
Annual Unity Gathering
6 -10pm (Program starts at 7pm) [Wesley Methodist Education Complex in Tutu] Contact: 473-7274 | Marcella “Jaribu” Jennings, African Diaspora Youth Development Foundation – Annual Kwanzaa Program with music by Echo People, Guest Speakers, African Marketplace, good food and Kwanzaa activities.
St. Croix Afrika House Kwanzaa Gathering
3-5p [19/20 King Street] Contact: 323-899-5460
Sunday, Dec 27 – Kujichagulia (SELF-DETERMINATION)
We Grow Food Farmer’s Market & Kwanzaa Program
12p.m. – Until [Bordeaux Farmers Market & Agricultural Grounds]
-Annual Kwanzaa program highlighting the principle of KUJICHAGULIA with poetry, youth activities, music and other cultural education and entertainment. Farmers produce, arts, crafts, wholesome meals and refreshments will be available in the African Marketplace. Contact: 727-6683 | We Grow Food, Inc.
Annual Kwanzaa Run (or Walk)
4:30 p.m. (3:30 to register) [UVI Soccer Field] St. Thomas Association of Road Runners – Run 7 km (4.3 miles) on the road to/from the Airport or walk or run a two mile course Contact: Roy Watlington at 777-8183 Email: rawatlington@earthlink.net
Annual Kwanzaa Gathering and Educational Program
6:30 p.m. [Cancryn Auditorium] Pan-Afrikan Support Group & Environmental Rangers
Support a friend, family or group today in any way you can!Customer Appreciation Karamu
12 noon [LoveLivin at Pilgrim Terrace] Surprise bEarthday Celebration for King Malak
Wednesday, Dec 30 – Nia (PURPOSE)
Sunset [Fort Christian lawn across from Natural Livity Kulcha Shop] Contact: 228-2302
Harambee Connection International Kwanzaa Conference Call
8pm (2-3 hrs) 804-767-7189 Direct 605-562-3140 Access Code: 448307
Sunrise/Sunset [John Brewers Beach] Ital Ase Botanica & Wedding Services -Bring a towel or a mat
Friday, Jan 1, 2015 – Imani (FAITH)
1pm until [John Brewers Beach] United Communities – Bring a natural dish or seasonal refreshment
NOTE: 340 Area Code unless otherwise stated
—-POST EVENT REPORTS & UPDATES—–
“Congratulations to Lukata Samuel , our Ankh Award recipient. Thanks to Kwabena Davis and the awesome Voices of Love who sang in Swahili . The Echo People , our grand African Drumming group were on point as always. Thanks to Brother Wade and the children that volunteered to do an interpretive Anansi story and of course Isis Collier, and her beautiful violin music! Thank you Jerrisa Lake, Jahcira Hodge and Isis for setting up. Thanks to Edith Jennings and Isis for doing the stop the violence skit with our great young male volunteers. Thank you, President David Hall and your beautiful wife with your attendance and powerful words. And last , but not least, the food and drinks prepared by Elridge Thomas, Benita Martin, Jaribu Bobo, Edith Jennings, Isis Collier. Thanks to Elridge Thomas, President of We Grow Food, Inc. for his salient words and work in farming. Thanks to Felix Thomas and his impromptu speech on our needs and view and how to improve thus. My mom, Angelita Jennings for her great Elder Report, and thank you to my brothers John and Kevin, our DJ ‘s for the evening.”
~Marcella Jennings, African Diaspora Youth Development Foundation
