The Charlotte community is warmly invited to participate in the 2022 Kwanzaa Charlotte events and city-wide kwanzaa holiday celebrations. Kwanzaa Charlotte events are educational and cultural activities designed to benefit the entire Charlotte, NC community centering on the Nguzo Saba. Each day families & individuals are reminded to incorporate the values expressed in the Nguza Saba into their life.  This year marks the 56th Anniversary of the founding of Kwanzaa, and the 36th year of local celebrations produced by Kwanzaa Charlotte, a volunteer group of individuals and organizations.

kwanzaa-kinaraKwanzaa Charlotte is pleased to announce a return to its city-wide and daily in-person celebrations for Kwanzaa 2022.
We warmly invite the community to join us for historical, educational, and artistic programs. Kwanzaa events will kick-off with our Annual Family Workshop that will be held on Saturday Dec. 3rd from 11:00A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at the Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library (formerly the Beatties Ford Regional Library) at 2412 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28216. Pre- registration is available at cmlibrary.org or call 704.416.3000.

The daily celebrations will be held from 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M., on December 26 – January 1, 2023. American Sign Language interpretation will be available for all programs and all locations are wheelchair accessible. An African Marketplace will be available on selected evenings and will open at 6pm. All events are free, and open to the public.

In the spirit of community and caring for ourselves as well as each other, attendees are required to wear masks
during events.

Live and virtual Kwanzaa programs are outlined below: 

  • Family Workshop – December 3, 2022, 11AM – 1PM, Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library – Beatties Ford Road located at 2412 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216. The program will be Livestreamed on Youtube.  (click heading to watch virtually)
  • Umoja (Unity) – December 26th, 7pm – Greenville Memorial AME Zion Church, 6116 Montieth Dr., 28213, 6pm – African Marketplace 
  • Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) – December 27th, 7pm – The Movement School 2701 Freedom Drive, 28208 – 6pm – African Marketplace
  • Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) – December 28th, 7 pm – Little Rock AME Zion Church
    401 N. McDowell Street, 28204 –  6pm – African Marketplace
  • Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) – December 29th, 7pm – The Movement School 2701 Freedom Drive, 28208 – 6pm – African Marketplace 
  • Nia (Purpose) – December 30th, 7pm – The Movement School 2701 Freedom Drive, 28208 – 6pm – African Marketplace  
  • Kuumba (Creativity) – December 31st, 7pm – The Movement School 2701 Freedom Drive, 28208 – 6pm – African Marketplace 
  • Imani (Faith) – January 1, 2023, 7pm – Greenville Memorial AME Zion Church 6116 Montieth Dr., 28213

Kwanzaa-themed infographics will be posted for daily viewing December 26, 2022 – January 1, 2023.

American Sign Language interpretation will be provided for all Kwanzaa programs, and they can be accessed on:

FaceBook Page – https://www.facebook.com/KwanzaaCharlotte

Kwanzaa Charlotte YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcxebF8KIJwTpDaVBJN5Ag

We thank the community for your loyal support and eager participation in the past, and deeply regret that we will not be able to see your faces, feel the warmth of your presence and hear the joy of your laughter and applause of appreciation. We hope that you, your family, and friends will enjoy our virtual programming. Stay safe and be well!

Visit us on Facebook at Kwanzaa Charlotte

Twitter: @kwanzaa_clt
Instagram: Kwanzaacharlotte

Email: kwanzaacharlotte@gmail.com

Media Contact: Terry Tiamd (704) 589.9500

Kwanzaa Charlotte is honored to offer interactive Kwanzaa Workshop Series and the annual city-wide celebrations.  The details for all events are listed below.

Workshops

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“Celebrating Kwanzaa at Home” is the theme for the family workshop. It is designed for families who want to learn the origins, fundamental activities, the essential values and the seven basic symbols of this time-honored celebration of family, community and culture. Pronunciation of the Swahili terms and the creation of a Kwanzaa craft will be a part of this interactive program.
Facilitators: Terry Tiamd & Elisha Minter

“The Philosophy/History of Kwanzaa” is designed for high-school, college and adult participants. This lecture/discussion examines the cultural philosophy which is the basis of the seven-day Kwanzaa celebration, that was created during the 60’s struggle for civil and human rights.
Facilitator: Tahirah Farrer-Bradley  kwanzaa charlotte workshop-2

All events are free, and open to the public. The workshop facilitators are volunteers from Kwanzaa Charlotte and have been active in developing and presenting Kwanzaa programs in Charlotte and surrounding communities for the past 32 years.

Family Workshop (click heading to watch now)
Saturday December 3, 2022 – Noon Broadcast
Facilitators: Terry Tiamd, Elisha Minter,  & Tahirah Farrer-Bradley
Reference Guide: celebrating-kwanzaa-at-home-2020

American Sign Language interpretation will be provided for all Kwanzaa programs, and they can be accessed on:

FaceBook Page – https://www.facebook.com/KwanzaaCharlotte

Kwanzaa Charlotte YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcxebF8KIJwTpDaVBJN5Ag