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Monday, December 26 and Saturday, December 31, 4-8pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.
Kwanzaa 614 is a seven-day celebration that honors community, family, and heritage of African American culture and African traditions. Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili word meaning “first harvest” and is based on the seven principles of Nguzo Saba. We, along with Tawi Family Village, invite you to enjoy two festive evenings of Kwanzaa, featuring African drumming, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on art activities. This event is free.
This event is being co-hosted by several cultural institutions throughout Columbus.
Schedule:
• Monday, December 26, 4-8pm: The first day of Kwanzaa will be at the Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., in partnership with Tawi Family Village. Umoja (unity) is the principle.
• Tuesday, December 27, 2-4pm: Urban Strings will host a tea at the Martin Luther King Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 1467 E. Long St. Urban Strings is led by Catherine Willis. Kujichagulia (self-determination) is the principle.
• Wednesday, December 28, 4:30-7:30pm: Broad Street Presbyterian Church, 760 E. Broad St., will host. The James Preston Poindexter Foundation will be planning and presenting. Ujima (collective work and responsibility) is the principle.
• Thursday, December 29, 4-8pm: The King Arts Complex and the Lincoln Theater will host at the King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave. Ujamaa (cooperative economics) is the principle.
• Friday, December 30: No Host. Nia (purpose) is the principle.
• Saturday, December 31, 4-8pm: Today’s event will be at the Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave. Kuumba (creativity) is the principle.
• Sunday, January 1: Families get together at home. Imani (faith) is the principle.
More information about this event may be found at linktr.ee/kwanzaa614.
This event is sponsored by Huntington Bank.
Annual general operating support is provided by the Greater Columbus Arts Council.
Hosted by Broad Street Presbyterian Church, King Arts Complex, and Ohio History Connection.
