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As an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world African community, Kwanzaa brings a cultural message which speaks to the best of what it means to be African and human in the fullest sense.
Everyday during Kwanzaa you will be able to celebrate with us RIGHT HERE, virtually as we Live Stream a program from 4:30 – 9pm CST!
Visit Our Virtual Kwanzaa Market
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View Our Complete Kwanzaa Calendar Below
If you have a Kwanzaa event you want added to the calendar, email uhuru@theblackmall.com
Pre Kwanzaa Events
Dec 1st – 25th
Kwanzaa Virtual Market
December 1 – January 1
The market will be available all of December with video programming throughout the month. Learn about the Kwanzaa principles and setting up a Kwanzaa table in your home. https://www.aihusa.org/virtual-kwanzaa
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The Chicago Association of Black Psychologists & Blue Door Neighborhood Center presents
The Healing Power of Kwanzaa
Featuring: Dr. Afua Derise Tolliver & Dr. Obari Adeye Cartman
December 17th | 6 – 7:30p
Register Here
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Family Craft Night: Celebrating Posadas & Kwanzaa
December 22 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
This event takes place on Zoom. Register at least 24 hours in advance. Join Ms. Corina at the Back of the Yards Branch for a family craft night celebrating posadas from Mexico and Kwanzaa. This African American celebration honors their cultural heritage and values. Kits will be available to pick up at the Back of the Yards starting on December 15.
Chicago Public Library (bibliocommons.com)
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Kwanzaa Craft
December 23 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Celebrate Kwanzaa with North Austin, learn about the holiday, and make festive crafts. Participants can pick up craft kits from North Austin in advance. This program is recommended for children ages six and up.
Kwanzaa Crafts | Events | Chicago Public Library (bibliocommons.com)
Umoja
(Unity) – Dec 26th
UNIA Div 401 presents
Virtual Unity Brunch
11 AM CST
Online: us02web.zoom.us
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WE C.A.R.E. COALITION PRESENTS
Big Mama Movement Chicago
4:30pm – 9pm
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Libations to the ancestors *Kwanzaa Ritual * African Drummers *Edu-Tainment* Guest Speakers
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Emages Kwanzaa Celebration
7:00 PM – 11:30 PM CST
Register: Here
Kwanzaa Celebration Fundraiser for Emages Inc. Open to families and friends. Our host for the evening will be Dr. Hattie Wash Founder & CEO
Kujichagulia
(Self Determination) – Dec 27th
SuperGroup presents
Super Kwanzaa
How to Kwanzaa – Learn You Sumn’
12pm CST
WE C.A.R.E. COALITION PRESENTS
Ancestral Village Celebration
4:30pm – 9pm
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Libations to the ancestors *Kwanzaa Ritual * African Drummers *Edu-Tainment* Guest Speakers
TheBlackMall.com & BlackCoin presents
The 4th Annual TBM Awards
Awarding the Most BlackNificent Businesses
7p
Streaming LIVE on TheBlackMall.com
Ujima
(Collective Work & Responsibility) – Dec 28th
WE C.A.R.E. COALITION PRESENTS
Melanted Youth Concert
4:30pm – 9pm
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Libations to the ancestors *Kwanzaa Ritual * African Drummers *Edu-Tainment* Guest Speakers
SuperGroup presents
Super Kwanzaa
Cooking with Nana
6pm CST
Ujamaa
(Cooperative Economics) – Dec 29th
TOMA & UBAPA & TheBlackMall.com presents
Kwanzaa Ujamaa Market
4:30pm – 9pm
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Libations to the ancestors *Kwanzaa Ritual * African Drummers *Edu-Tainment* Guest Speakers
SuperGroup presents
Super Kwanzaa
Ujamaa Chop Time
6pm CST
Nia
(Purpose) – Dec 30th
WE C.A.R.E. COALITION PRESENTS
Family Talk on Purpose
4:30pm – 9pm
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Libations to the ancestors *Kwanzaa Ritual * African Drummers *Edu-Tainment* Guest Speakers
SuperGroup presents
Super Kwanzaa
How to Kwanzaa – with Your Crew
6pm CST
Kwanzaa in Tsiazza
December 30 | 9:00pm – 11:00pm
Kwanzaa in Tsiazza is a celebration of Family, Culture, and Art used for the education and exploration of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It’s a representation of values to live by. Tsiazza is the royal kingdom inside of every one of us where our unique and unmatched greatness is discovered. Our primary goal is unity, encouragement, and family interaction while sharing Kwanzaa education through art appreciation and expression. The event will include food, fashion, art, and music.
Kuumba
(Creativity) – Dec 31st
WE C.A.R.E. COALITION PRESENTS
Original Men In Black
4:30pm – 9pm
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Libations to the ancestors *Kwanzaa Ritual * African Drummers *Edu-Tainment* Guest Speakers
SuperGroup presents
Super Kwanzaa
LIVE Warmup
Krackin Kwanzaa
Dance Klass
6:30pm CST
Imani
(Fait) – January 1st
WE C.A.R.E. COALITION PRESENTS
ABJ Millennial Tribe & Grand Crossing Network
4:30pm – 9pm
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Libations to the ancestors *Kwanzaa Ritual * African Drummers *Edu-Tainment* Guest Speakers
SuperGroup presents
Super Kwanzaa
Zawadi for Our Ancestors
Feat. Amyna Love & Sam Trump
6pm CST
Meet Our Partners
Baba’s Ile
N’COBRA
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