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History of Kwanzaa Exhibit (In-Person) on Dec. 20

Tuesday, December 20 

All day

African American Research Library and Cultural Center

Showcasing the history of Kwanzaa in the lobby at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center.

The Kwanzaa holiday is celebration of African roots in African American culture. Kwanzaa takes place annually from December 26th to January 1st. The word “Kwanzaa” is derived from the Swahili words matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits." View this special exhibit on Kwanzaa’s history, traditional ceremonies, and foods.

IMAGE CREDIT: Chan, Amos, photographer. “Empress Akweke’s table”.

Copage, Eric V., author. Kwanzaa: an African-American celebration of culture and cooking. New York: William and Morrow Company, 1991.

AGE GROUP: | Everyone |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibit |

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Original source can be found here.

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