Charles H. Wright Museum celebrates Kwanzaa with multi-day slate of events and activities
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History invites the community to celebrate Kwanzaa with a series of in-person and digital events from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Kwanzaa is rooted in African traditions and African American culture. The holiday honors the “Nguzo Saba,” or Seven Principles, which serve as the foundation of the museum’s celebration.
The holiday kicks off on Dec. 26 with the third annual lighting of the Motor City Kinara at Campus Martius Park, a collaboration between Alkebu-lan Village, Detroit City Councilman Scott Benson, the City of Detroit, and the Downtown Detroit Partnership. The 30-foot-tall Kinara, a symbol of unity and African American heritage, will be illuminated at 5:00 p.m., following a 4:00 p.m. program. The daily lighting of the Kinara will continue at 5:00 p.m. each day through December 31.
On Dec. 27, the museum will host a celebration of Kujichagulia, or Self-Determination, featuring a performance by Nanou Djiapo, a renowned African drum and dance group. On Dec. 28, visitors can enjoy family activities from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., along with an intergenerational panel discussion from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the museum.
On Dec. 29, the museum will host the Ujamaa Marketplace from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., celebrating cooperative economics. The day will also feature family-friendly activities, including a concert by the In The Tradition jazz ensemble known for its African-centered jazz performances.
Throughout the week, visitors are encouraged to visit the museum’s exhibitions and learn more about the historical and cultural roots of Kwanzaa. The Wright Museum will also share daily videos on social media to support Kwanzaa celebrations at home and in the community.
Guest host Trudy Gallant-Stokes talks with the museum’s Manager of Community Engagement Yolanda Jack about the week-long holiday. Jack shares information about the museum’s Kwanzaa events and discusses the holiday’s seven principles.
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