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December 27, 2023
Kwanzaa Cultural Access Center and Torchlight Academy Present
Matunda Ya Kwanza in Macon 2023
Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work & Responsibility,
Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, Faith
32nd Annual Kwanzaa Festival in Macon, GA
DECEMBER 26 “(Umoja) Unity Day” Celebration with Music, Dance, Kwanzaa Ceremony, Program Theme: The Great Contributions of Black Builders to Establish Macon Bibb-County. In Partnership with The Douglass Theatre. 7:00 PM | Free
DECEMBER 27 “(Kujichagulia) Youth Self-Determination Day/Youth Night." Screening of 500 YEARS LATER (Documentary Film) and Talent Show. In Partnership with The Douglass Theatre. 5:00 PM Documentary & 7:00 PM Talent Show & More | Free
DECEMBER 28 “Collective Work & Responsibility Forum: Black Voter Education 2024 and Neighborhood Violence Solutions.” At New Life International; 1985 Vineville Ave. 6:00 PM | Free
DECEMBER 29 “(Ujamaa) Cooperative Economics - A Call to Action Day for Black Dollar Power: Spending with Black Businesses Community wide.” Equity or Else! Practicing Unity & Economic Intelligence in the Black Community. | Free
DECEMBER 30 “(Nia) Purpose Restoring Our Traditions of Excellence and Dignity in Macon,” Nia Chess Tournament by Chess & Community. Please call 478-782-1951 for more information. And Film screening of "The Sun Rises in the East;" examines the history of "The East," a Black cultural organization formed in 1969 in Brooklyn, N.Y. and its alignment with principles of Black self-determination. Film, Discussion & exhibit will be led by Martha E. Bright. In Partnership with The Douglass Theatre. 10:00 AM Tournament; 2:00 PM Documentary & Refreshments | Free
DECEMBER 31 “(Kuumba) Creativity - The Kwanzaa Karamu [Delicious & Healthy Feast] Community Drum Circle/Clinic, Reading Celebration of New Children's Book by C.T. Thomas, Jr., Family Activities. At Frank Johnson Recreation Center | 1:00 PM
JANUARY 1st “(Imani) Faith - Homeland Village, Meditation, Prayer, affirmation for 2024." 1:00 PM
For Kwanzaa Festival Details Call 478-718-8067