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The Shrine of Black Madonna 'Announces' Kwanzaa 2013
"Building Unity to Strengthen Community'

Kwanzaa, is a Swahili word which means "First Fruits," it is aΒ seven-day celebration (December 26 - January 1) that reaffirmsΒ our "forgotten" African past, connecting us to the history andΒ struggles of Black people the world over. In 1966 Dr. Maulana
Karenga created the celebration of Kwanzaa based on ancientΒ African harvest celebrations. Kwanzaa pays tribute to the richΒ cultural roots of African heritage. It's goal is to help Black peopleΒ define and develop, cultural and political unity. Kwanzaa'sΒ Nguzo Saba (N-goo-zoh Sah-bah) is a value system of sevenΒ communal principles designed to guide our struggle for FreedomΒ and Self determination.
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Umoia {Oo-mot-jah} Unitv
Kuiichagulia (Coo-gee-cha-goo-lee-ah) Self Determination
Ujima (Oo-jee-mah)Β Collective Work & Responsibility
Ujamma (Oo-jah-mah)Β Cooperative Economics
Nia (Nee-ahh) Purpose
Kuumba {Coo-oom-ba)Β Creativity
lmani (Ee-mah-nee) Β Faith
We are looking for Sponsors, Co-Host andΒ volunteers to help celebrate the Seven Days of KwanzaaΒ in collaboration with the Shrine of the Black Madonna'sΒ Social Action Committee.Β
All interested partiesΒ call:
404-444-6696 or email talkingdrum@live.com
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