The Annual Kwanzaa
The Nguzo Saba (7 Principles of Kwanzaa) is a set of principles that guide the lives of the Afrikan people. Applying these practices to our daily lives is intended to provide stability, structure, a way of life, and how to succeed. Kwanzaa means “first fruit of the harvest” in the Afrikan language of Kiswalia. Many phrases used in Kwanzaa are in Swahili, which is the language chosen to represent Afrikan heritage.
Kwanzaa was established in 1966 in the midst of the Black Freedom Movement and thus reflects its concern for cultural groundedness in thought and practice, and the unity and self-determination associated with this. It was conceived and established to serve several functions.
All activities will be held everyday at Flint Odyssey House – Adolescent Center.
Location: 718 Oak St. Flint, MI 48503
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
(December 29, 2024) location: North Flint Food Market/Gala Event Center – 5402 Clio Rd. Flint, MI.
Join via Zoom: bit.ly/Kwanzaa24_25
Special thanks to Mrs. E. Hill De Loney for her commitment to the Flint & Genesee County community. The Annual Kwanzaa Celebration will be facilitated by Mr. DeWaun E. Robinson (Chair) with special appearances by the community leaders who will be presenting specific principles during the week-long celebration. Special thanks to our Kwanzaa Celebration 2024/25 sponsors: Community Based Organization Partners (CBOP), Artistic Visions Enterprise (AVE), NAACP ACT-SO, Renewal Under Growth, North Flint Food Market, Flint Odyssey House – HAC, Freedom School, C.A.U.T.I.O.N & Black Lives Matter – Flint (BLMF).
Dates: December 26, 2024 – January 1, 2025
Times: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Join by Zoom: bit.ly/Kwanzaa24_25
Founder: Mrs. E. Hill De Loney
Organizer: DeWaun E. Robinson (Chair)
Community members are encouraged to attend each day of the celebration in person, but everyone has the opportunity to join by Zoom instead each day.
The Kwanzaa Principles are: December 26, 2022: Umoja/Unity December 27, 2022: Kujichagulia/Self-determinatio
