Kwanzaa 2023

IMANI

The seventh principle is Imani (Faith) which is essentially a profound and enduring belief in and commitment to all that is of value to us as a family, community, people and culture. Faith is put forth as the last principle as unity is put forth as the first principle for a definite reason. It is to indicate that without unity, we cannot begin our most important work, but without faith we cannot sustain it. Unity brings us together and harnesses our strength, but faith in each other and the Good, the Right, the Beautiful inspires and sustains the coming together and the commitment to take the work to its end.

Program:

• Drumming call to order

•Libation

• Black National Anthem

• Akwatu Khenti (President)- Opening remarks

• Veronica/Lindis - Kwanzaa display, table (educational and interactive)

• ACHA Drumming ensemble with Interactive dance featuring Donyl

• Kwabena and friends drumming

• Interactive Kwanzaa activity: Giant Jenga

• Inter-generational discussion led by Thando Hyman:

Theme: Trust

Using a quote from Amos Wilson(author and psychologist) “ A group or culture that shares a common consciousness empowers both itself and its individual members”

• Karamu (communal feast)

• Grand March

• Marketplace