KWANZAA Celebration

**Kwanzaa Celebration at Faye Gray Recreation Center** **Date:** Saturday, December 28, 2024 **Time:** 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM **Location:** Faye Gray Recreation Center, 5745 S 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Come join us for a meaningful and joyful **Kwanzaa Celebration**, a cultural gathering focused on **healing, Blackness, and heritage**! This event is an opportunity to bring the community together, honor the principles of Kwanzaa, and celebrate unity and creativity. **What’s Happening:** - **Ancestor Toast**: A moment to reflect, honor, and remember our ancestors. - **Special Presentations**: - **Dr. Rhonesha Blanch’e** will lead a workshop on the Black Cake Framework, connecting culture and community. - **Professor Ahmad Daniels**, historian, will share insights on the **7 Principles of Kwanzaa**. - **Music by DJ Smiley**: Enjoy uplifting sounds to keep the energy alive. - **Food and Community Connection**: Share a meal and connect with neighbors. **Why Celebrate Kwanzaa?** Kwanzaa, created in the 1960s, is a pan-African holiday rooted in cultural heritage, unity, and shared values. It is a time to embrace **Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)** and other principles that strengthen community bonds. This event is **free** and open to all. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration filled with culture, education, and connection! For more information: 📞 602-549-9189 📧 hermosoblockwatch@gmail.com Let’s come together to celebrate heritage, community, and hope for the future!