Thursday, January 1, 2009 - Events

December 26, 2008

Friday

African Burial Ground National Monument week long Kwanzaa Celeberation
Dec 26, 2008 to Jan 1, 2009
Location: African Burial Ground National Monument
Description: Kwanzaa December 30, 2008 Celebrate Kwanzaa with the National Park Service Kwanzaa is a week long African American holiday observed from December 26 through January 1. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase, “matunda ya kwana” which means, “first fruits” in Swahili. The African Burial Ground National Monument will celebrate the fifth principle of Kwanzaa which is Nia (Purpose). Daytime Workshops: “Uncovering the Story of the African Burial Ground through Archeology” is designed to help students learn more about archeology by examining replica artifacts from the African Burial Ground. This workshop is being offered at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. A Kuba cloth workshop will be given by Vickie Frémont. She will talkto participants about the art of African cloth and give participants the opportunity to create their own piece of Kuba cloth. This workshop is being offered at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Wilkes University professor Rashidah Ismaili AbuBakr will present a writing workshop that
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December 28, 2008

Sunday

Kemet Nu Ethiopia Tour with Ashra and Merira Kwesi
Dec 28, 2008 to Jan 11, 2009
Location: Ethiopia
Description: www.kemetnu.com ETHIOPIA, THE LAND WHERE HUMANITY BEGAN THE KEMET NU KNOW THYSELF EDUCATIONAL TOUR Conducted by: ASHRA AND MERIRA KWESI, international lecturers on African origins of civilization, religion and culture. 11-Day African-centered tour to historic Ethiopia based on 28 years of study and tour experience in the African Nile Valley. December 28, 2008 January 7, 2009 (11 days) $3454 (Payment plans available) Download brochure at: http://www.kemetnu.com/Ethiopia%20Tour.htm Includes: . Round trip international airfare from Washington Dulles Airport . All domestic travel in Ethiopia . Dynamic African-centered lectures by Ashra Kwesi and Merira Kwesi at the ancient sites and at the hotel . Deluxe hotel accommodations . Two meals daily . Entrance fees to all sites and much, much, more. Join Ashra and Merira Kwesi on their annual winter tour to Ethiopia. Ashra Kwesi is a historian (griot) and lecturer on ancient African history and religion. He brings a wealth of information
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January 1, 2009

Thursday

MONK Opens at the Nuyorican
Jan 1, 2009 to Jan 11, 2009
Location: THE NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
Description:
MONK (A one man play about jazz great Thelonious Monk) starring Rome Neal with music score by Bill Lee Dec 18, 2008 through Jan 11, 2009 Thursday - Saturday at 7pm and Sundays at 4pm. For reservations and advance ticket sales: 212-465-3137. For credit card sales: 212-780-9386 Tickets : $20 (group discounts available). RSVP NOW!!! @ 212-465-3167 or romekyn@earthlink.net at the world famous NUYORICAN POETS CAFE 236 East 3rd Street (Rev Pedro Pietri Way) (Bet B & C Aves) (take F-train to 2nd Ave.) www.nuyorican.org
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KWANZAA: IMANI (Faith) “High Celebration”
Jan 1, 2009 all day
Location: Nationwide Holiness Church of Brotherly Love
Description: African-American Advisory Council, Washington Park Homeowners Association & KWANZAA Coordinating Committee of Broward County Present KWANZAA 2008!! IMANI (Faith) “High Celebration” DRAFT DRAFT Nationwide Holiness Church of Brotherly Love 5670 Fletcher Street Hollywood, Florida Thursday, January 1, 2009 6:00 p.m. Drum Salute to the Ancestors Presentations Host, Jonathan Anderson Kwame K. Afoh, Moderator (Invited participants) Sister Qaraandin Pastor Rasheed Baaith Spoken Word Minister Ronald Muhammad Pastor Wesley Bruce? Jus’ Cynthia? Aunkh Akhu Rique Ennis Sister Idya KWANZAA Candle Lighting Ceremony NGUZO SABA (KWANZAA Principles) Kwanzaa Symbols Up You Mighty Race—You Can Accomplish What You Will! Without Struggle, There Is No progress! With You--We Can Do All Things! Freedom Ain’t Free! Have a Happy and Peaceful 2009!! For additional information, please phone (954)585-6332 or (754) 423 8480 or email kwameafoh@yahoo.com
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