Kwanzaa's 50th Anniversary - Our Inheritance
Monday 26th Dec, 2016 → Sunday 1st Jan, 2017
![](https://www.buffalovibe.com//media/event/16902/xkwanzaas-50th-anniversary-our-inheritance.jpg.pagespeed.ic.MOHJdRtUwQ.jpg)
This year's theme is "Our Inheritance." All evening scheduled programs will be from *7:00 PM – 9:00 PM* at Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (BAVPA) unless otherwise noted.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2016
UMOJA ~ UNITY
**Daytime Program**
Kwanzaa Dedication!!
Black Liberation Flag Raising!! 12:00pm @ Niagara Square
*Evening Program* Opening Ceremony
"Kwanzaa in Buffalo - A Historical Perspective" ~ presented by Kenneth & Sharon Holley
Tribute to the Ancestors & Elders ~ presented by Tradition Keepers Storytellers
Issiatou Afrikan Dance Ensemble of Miss Barbara’s Dance School
Project Access to A-Free-Ka Eye ~ On History Award ~ Honors Ceremony
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016
KUJICHAGALIA ~ SELF DETERMINATION
*Evening Program*
An Evening of Electrifying Performances presented by African American Cultural Center (AACC)
Daughters of Creative Sound
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Honorable Dr. Maulana Karenga, Founder of Kwanzaa
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016
UJIMA ~ COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY
*Evening Program*
50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Black Panther Party
***KEYNOTE PRESENTERS: Kamau Fields & Cariole Horne***
Arts & Cultural Performances
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2016
UJAMAA ~ COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS
*Evening Program*
Panel Discussion on Cooperative Economics
Keynote Presentation
Art & Culture Performance
FRIDAY DECEMBER 30, 2016
NIA ~ PURPOSE
*Evening Program*
NiaSOUL CONCERT!!!!
Enjoy a night of soul music, food, vendors, and love for one another! Party with a Purpose! Right on!
“A Piano and A Voice" ~ Presented By Drea D’Nur and Toney Rhodes
{Purchase the featured NiaSoul Menu -Jamaican Meh Sweat Jerk Chicken, Island Rice & Beans, Kale Saute, and Baked Macaroni & Cheese ~ Prepared by Kafe InterNational
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016
KUUMBA ~ CREATIVITY
**Daytime Program**
**Children’s Kwanzaa 11AM - 4 PM**
• Afrikan Cultural Education
• Art Activities
• Storytelling
• Marcus Garvey Math & Science Expo
*Evening Program*
50th Anniversary Karamu Feast
Location: (TBA) 6:00 PM ~ 9:00 PM
Featured Performance by FragranceandJuan Cosmic Energy: Melodic Love Therapy
>>>>>>FREE POTLUCK! Please bring a dish to share with the ComeUnity ... Please respect that dishes should be without red meat, pork or alcohol<<<<<<
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016
IMANI ~ FAITH
**Daytime Program**
**Eye on History Presentation:
“Black Woman in Leadership from Antiquity to the Modern Day Era”
Presented by Queen Mother Eva M. Doyle 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM**
@ CAO Alphonso “Rafi” Green Jr. Masten Resource Center ~ 1423 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY
***Schedule subject to change***
KWANZAA IS ALWAYS FREE ... Your donations are always appreciated!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j9VWLKarpw&feature=youtu.be
Facebook Event Find Prepaid Parking