| ||||||
| Click the month for the Schedule of Events | |||||
|
The Organization Us Schedule of Events -- DECEMBER 1999 Sunday Soul Sessions |
| 5 December 1999 Sunday |
3:00pm |
|
"Kwanzaa, Black Love and A Warm December" | |
|
A screening and discussion of the classic Black love film "A Warm December."
| |
| 12 December 1999 Sunday |
3:00pm |
|
"Special Meanings Within the Wonder of Kwanzaa: Personal and Collective Expressions" | |
|
A slide presentation and open-mike presentations of Kwanzaa poetry, songs, and
other personal and collective expressions of the special meanings of the wonder
of Kwanzaa.
| |
| Moderator: |
Ms. Malaika Msaidizi, entrepreneur; member, Senut Sisterhood (Us); and
advocate, The Organization Us.
|
| 19 December 1999 Sunday |
3:00pm |
|
"Kwanzaa and the Ethics of Sharing: Forging Our Future in the New Era" | |
|
A special message of how we as persons and a people should step boldly into the
new era and continue to struggle to create the world we want and deserve to live
in.
| |
| Lecturer: |
Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chair, Department of Black Studies,
California State University, Long Beach; Chair, The Organization Us; creator of
Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba; author, Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family,
Community and Culture.
|
|
Other Kwanzaa Events | |
| 8 & 22 December 1999 Wednesday |
7:00pm |
|
Timbuktu Book Circle | |
|
Reading and discussion of literary works by African American authors. December
book choice: Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture by
Dr. Maulana Karenga.
| |
| Moderator: |
Dr. Roy Garrott, Professor, Department of English, California State
University, Long Beach.
|
| 11 December 1999 Sunday |
12:00noon |
|
Kawaida School of African American Culture (Us) Saturday School "Getting Ready for Kwanzaa: | |
|
Children in which children ages 3 - 12 years old will learn about and
celebrate the beauty and joy of Kwanzaa through literature, arts and
crafts, games, songs and other interactive activities.
| |
| 26 December 1999 Sunday |
4pm - 7pm |
|
Umoja (Unity) Night Candle Lighting Ceremony | |
|
The African American Cultural Center (Us) and Mayor Omar Bradley and the
City Council of Compton will host an ingathering of the community where
representatives from various organizations will light the Kwanzaa candles,
make positive wishes for the coming year and enjoy beautiful exchanges,
excellent cultural entertainment and refreshments. Jointly officiating
Dr. Maulana Karenga, executive director, African American Cultural Center
(Us), and creator of Kwanzaa; and Dr. Amen Rahh, member, Compton City
Council. Suggested entrance ticket: Clean, warm coats or blankets for the homeless Site: Martin Luther King Transit Center, 310 N. Willowbrook, Compton | |
| 31 December 1999 Friday |
5:30pm - 8pm |
|
"An Early Evening in Africa: Our Annual Kwanzaa Karamu" | |
|
The Organization Us will host an early evening special end-of-an-era
Kwanzaa Karamu with music, poetry, drama, narratives, dance, feasting
and warm exchanges of African family, community and culture. Please call (323) 299-6124 for reservations and tickets. Site: California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park. | |
The African American Cultural Center (Us) 2560 West 54th Street, Los Angeles, Ca 90043-2613 (323) 299-6124; FAX: (323) 299-0261 | |
Copyright© 1999 Us Organization, All rights reserved.
Reproduction in full or part is prohibited without permission
| • |
| Last updated: 1/16/99 |