The family-friendly community event – marking the 3rd day of Kwanzaa -- "Ujima: Collective Work & Responsibility for Self, Family, & Community” will include arts and crafts for children and the young at heart, led by Aqila Muhammad as well as drumming, spoken word, and storytelling by Atiba Wilson. In addition to lighting of the kinara to honor the 7 Kwanzaa principles by Priestess Nettie Paisley and a libation ceremony, attendees can participate in an African head-wrapping workshop, create Kwanzaa cards, & more! The fun and entertaining celebration which will include raffle drawings for free gifts for our youth and refreshments will bring to life African-American history & our contribution to our communities, our nation, and our world, thereby bringing our youth to our history. Come celebrate Kwanzaa at Sister’s Uptown Bookstore where you'll also be surrounded by books and authors from across the African Diaspora.
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