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CAU's Africana Studies Group Celebrates Kwanzaa at Shrine of the Black Madonna

Kwanzaa is a seven day seven principled, Black cultural holiday is celebrated from December 26 through January 1st

Clark Atlanta University's (ASO) Africana Studies Organization, (WADU) World African Diaspora Union and The Shrine of the Black Madonna will celebrate KWANZAA on December 27th at 5 pm at the Shrine of the Black Madonna Church located in the West End.  

According to a written announcement, features of the celebration include a keynote address by (ASO) president, minister, and PHD student Charlotte S Williams, and the celebration of kujichagulia or self determination.

As you know, Kwanzaa celebrates  Black African cultural reclamation by embracing self help principles called Nguzo Saba. Features also  include a candle lighting ceremony, story telling by Akbar Imhotep African dance, Jazz artist great Jimmy Hubbard, and spoken words artists.

Vendors including food, ethnic books, arts and crafts will be their for you and your family's enjoyment. 

Admission is free. 

Kwanzaa is a seven day seven principled, Black cultural holiday is celebrated from December 26 through January 1st . The shrine will host December 26, 27, 28, 29 for Kwanzaa.


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