KWANZAA 2023: Cultivate, Educate, Celebrate!

“Kwanzaa is more than a celebration, it’s a way of life!”

Habari Gani? What’s the News?

Join us again this year for another season of Kwanzaa celebrations with the Wright. From Tuesday, December 26 to Monday, January 1, the Wright along with our community partners will explore the seven principles of Kwanzaa through in-person programs at the Wright, online engagements, and in-community celebrations taking place across the city.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Habari Gani? What’s the News?  
 

Join us again this year for another season of Kwanzaa celebrations with the Wright!

From Tuesday, December 26 to Monday, January 1, the Wright along with several community partners will explore the seven principles of Kwanzaa through in-person programs at the Wright, online engagements, and in-community celebrations taking place across the city.    

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Tuesday, December 26 UMOJA: Unity
  • 12:00 – 3:00 - The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: Candle-lighting Ceremony/Principle of the day- Jatu Gray (live-streamed): Storytime with Tatjana Jackson; Unity Hustle for History with Thomasenia Johnson
  • 3:00 - 6:00 -  Cadillac Square- Downtown Detroit between Bates & Woodward - Motor City Kinara Lighting Kwanzaa Kinara Lighting Ceremony
  • 6:00 – 9:00 – Historic King Solomon Baptist Church 6100 14th St, Detroit, MI 48208
    Hosted by MILLION MAN ALUMNI/ALD
  • 8:00 – 1:00 - Alkebulan Village -Kwanzaa Ball – The Tuxedo - 11745 Woodward Avenue, Highland Park – Tickets @ $50
• Wednesday, December 27 KUJICHAGULIA: Self Determination
  • 12:00 – 3:00 - The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
    Candle-lighting Ceremony/Principle of the day-Mr. Doug McCray (live-streamed): Storytime with Halimah Nurallah; What’s Your Dream? Hands-On Workshop – Participants will envision their futures and goals with imagery from various art-making materials
  • 6:00 - 9:00 - Historic King Solomon Baptist Church 6100 14th St, Detroit, MI 48208
    Hosted by MALCOLM X GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT
• Thursday, December 28 UJIMA: Collective Work & Responsibility
  • 12:00 – 3:00 - The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
    Candle-lighting Ceremony/Principle of the day-Xavier Jack (live-streamed): Storytime with Tatjana Jackson; Screening of Black Panther Film 1:30-Until: ALL DAY Food Drive
  • 5:00 - 7:00 - Kwanzaa Celebration Cultural showcase with Loke
  • 6:00 – 9:00 - Historic King Solomon Baptist Church 6100 14th St, Detroit, MI 48208
    Hosted by NSOROMA INSTITUTE
• Friday, December 29 UJAMAA: Cooperative Economics
  • 12:00 – 3:00 - The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
    Candle-lighting Ceremony/Principle of the day-Kyle Sammy (live-streamed): Storytime with Tatjana Jackson; vendor Marketplace highlighting Museum Store
  • 6:00 – 9:00 Historic King Solomon Baptist Church 6100 14th St, Detroit, MI 48208
    Hosted by SHRINE OF THE BLACK MADONNA
• Saturday, December 30 NIA: Purpose
  • 12:00 – 3:00 - The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
    Candle-lighting Ceremony/Principle of the day-Yolanda Jack (live-streamed): Storytime with Jamia Henry; "Seven Songs of Kwanzaa” In the Tradition Jazz Concert
  • 6:00 - 9:00 - Historic King Solomon Baptist Church 6100 14th St, Detroit, MI 48208
    Hosted by UNIA/ACL
• Sunday, December 31 KUUMBA: Creativity
  • 12:00 - The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
    Candle-lighting ceremony/Principle of the day-Marline A. Martin (Pre-recording)
  • 6:00 – 9:00 - Historic King Solomon Baptist Church 6100 14th St, Detroit, MI 48208
    Hosted by NANOU DJIAPO
• Monday, January 1 IMANI: Faith
  • 12:00 - The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
    Candle-lighting ceremony/Principle of the day-Jonathan Jones (Pre-recording)
  • 6:00 – 9:00 - Historic King Solomon Baptist Church 6100 14th St, Detroit, MI 48208
    Hosted by HOOD RESEARCH